Inhabitants at the Edges of the World

Haralampi G. Oroschakoff synthesizes political, cultural and historical events in his art, presenting a comprehensive panorama of the major themes of the 20th century. The Ottoman Empire, the rivalry between America and Europe, and the moon landing are some of the themes depicted in his work. The cult of the icon is also explored, using examples such as John Lennon. At the heart of the core concerns dominating this century, Oroschakoff's interpretation of fin-de-siecle issues povokes a passionate response.