The short film Studio Visit with Aram Gershuni is available to watch at the top of the page.
Artist Aram Gershuni, a prominent painter who embraces painting from observation as his way of life, sees the power of realistic painting in its ability to narrate the unique story of the object or subject under examination. Through a meticulous focus on detail, Gershuni reveals the depth and richness that lie within the ordinary.
Within his studio, a Steinway piano stands centrally, the space bathed in the gentle illumination of natural light. A canvas is strategically positioned to capture the precise angle of light filtering through the window. For Aram, artificial lighting is a distraction; he relies solely on the ebb and flow of natural daylight to guide his work, a practice that invariably ties his painting schedule to the sun’s trajectory. He halts his work when darkness descends, humorously admitting, “Otherwise, I’ll never go home.”
In the accompanying video, Aram delves deeper into his artistic philosophy. He explores his inclination to paint what may seem like mundane objects, discussing how an alert, observant gaze can unveil surprising layers of depth. Through his careful, considered approach, Aram invites us to view the world around us with renewed attention, demonstrating how the most commonplace objects can unfold into fascinating narratives under the discerning eye of an artist.
The featured video Studio Visit with Aram Gershuni is part of the web series Yotsrim by Shachaf Dekel. Yotsrim includes five seasons and 73 episodes. The series won the Best Documentary award at the NYC Web Fest in 2019.
