Artist Interview | Irfan Ajvazi

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Irfan Ajvazi, an artist who masterfully captures the quieter, often overlooked moments of everyday life, transforming them into profound reflections on the human experience. Through expressive linework, rich color, and a keen eye for subtle narratives, Ajvazi invites viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty found in the ordinary. His work strikes a delicate balance between abstraction and reality, allowing space for personal interpretation and emotional resonance.

In our conversation with Irfan, we explored his creative journey, the inspirations behind his intuitive approach, and how platforms like zeroone have given him the opportunity to share not only his established works but also more experimental pieces with a global audience.

Irfan, can you tell us about yourself, the beginnings of your journey as an artist? What first drew you to this path?

I started drawing when I was in high school, at the age of 15, and from then my passion for art was born. I then started reading about Impressionism, a monumental art movement originating in France, known for its open brushstrokes, open composition, and emphasis on the precise depiction of light in its changing appearance, often highlighting the effects of the passage of time. I was also inspired by Baroque painting and the Dutch Golden Age.

Your work often feels like a meditation on everyday life. What draws you to these quiet, often overlooked moments?

I'm fascinated by the quieter, unnoticed moments because they have a richness that often escapes us. In the mundane details of everyday life, there is a subtle narrative—of emotions, connections, and the passage of time. By focusing on these, I aim to highlight how much meaning can be found in what we don't tend to note, showing less beautiful or quiet moments to reveal deeper truths.

Your pieces feel very personal, almost like they’re rooted in memory. Is that something intentional, and how do memories play a role in your work?

Yes, memory is an element that appears over time. I recall them as a way to access deeper emotional truths, even if they are fragmented or not entirely from real life. Memories, even when blurred by time, have great power—they shape who we are and how we see the world. They allow me to explore how our past shapes the perception of current emotions, reflecting the image of others' memories in relation to my own. By focusing on these, I aim to highlight how much meaning can be found in what we don't tend to notice, revealing deeper truths in less beautiful or quiet moments.

You work with different colors and techniques across mediums. How do you use this variety to achieve the full effect in your work, and what does each approach allow you to express?

I always use different colors and mix them so that the work achieves its full effect. For example, in my paintings, I explore color, atmosphere, and structure in a way that feels extended and expressive, while drawings often allow me to focus more on timely or fine-line details. Each medium offers a different approach, and I choose based on what I want to emphasize in the project.

Your linework is very expressive, capturing a sense of motion and emotion in even the simplest of scenes. Can you share more about your drawing technique and how you achieve that effect?

Thank you! I think that my technique comes from a discovery of intuition and experiences. Another aspect is line variation—playing with the beauty and texture of my lines to reflect different emotions or focal points. Pace and flow are also critical. I often think of drawing as music; the repetition of particular patterns, and the way lines curve and interact, all contribute to a sense of movement.

You’ve exhibited internationally, but you’re also active on zeroone, a digital platform for creators and collectors. How do you use zeroone as a platform, and how has it influenced the way you share your art?

Yes, the international connection has been an amazing experience, but platforms like zeroone have opened up new opportunities to connect with a global audience. I use zeroone as a space to not only share established works but also to display more experimental pieces or even elaborate sketches that cannot be exhibited in a gallery.

Looking ahead, what excites you the most about the future of your work, and what impact do you hope your art will have on those who experience it?

My goal is to create a connection between my work and the audience, encouraging them to see the world in new ways and sparking conversations about the topics I explore. I hope my art evokes a sense of wonder and introspection in those who experience it. By mixing color, texture, and emotion, I aim to create pieces

To see more of Irfan Ajvazi’s work, visit @irfanajvaziart on zeroone