The work

Gallery

Eight bodies of work spanning portraiture, landscape, abstraction, and drawing. Select a collection to explore.

Self-Portraits collection preview

Self-Portraits

13 works

Girair Poladian’s self-portraits span different periods of his life, revealing not only changes in appearance but also shifts in his inner world. Painted with honesty and emotional intensity, they reflect his continuing dialogue with himself — as an artist, as a man, and as a witness to his own time.

Portraits collection preview

Portraits

16 works

Girair Poladian’s portraits are deeply personal. He painted family members, friends, fellow artists, writers, and people who were part of his life. Rather than seeking a precise likeness, Poladian tried to capture the character and emotional presence of the person before him. Through expressive color and energetic brushwork, each portrait becomes both an image of an individual and a record of a human connection.

Landscapes collection preview

Landscapes

23 works

Girair Poladian’s landscapes are not simply depictions of places, but expressions of mood and memory. Inspired by nature throughout his life, he transformed familiar views into deeply personal images through color, light, and expressive brushwork. His landscapes reflect changing seasons and moments of quiet observation, revealing an emotional connection between the artist and the world around him.

Churches collection preview

Churches

05 works

Girair Poladian’s paintings of churches are less about architecture than about atmosphere and spiritual presence. Through expressive color, light, and texture, he transforms these sacred places into deeply personal images, conveying a sense of silence, reflection, and timelessness.

Cats & Dogs collection preview

Cats & Dogs

08 works

Cats and Dogs held a special place in Girair Poladian’s life and art. He painted them with affection and humor, capturing their independence, grace, and distinct personalities. These works are intimate and playful, reflecting the artist’s close bond with the animals that shared his everyday life.

Nudes collection preview

Nudes

06 works

Girair Poladian’s nudes explore the human figure through color, movement, and emotion. Rather than seeking idealized beauty or anatomical precision, he approached the body as an expressive form. His bold brushwork and rich palette give these works a sense of intimacy, vitality, and spontaneity.

Abstractions collection preview

Abstractions

11 works

Girair Poladian’s abstract works reveal his deep connection to color, rhythm, and movement. Freed from recognizable forms, he used color and texture as a language of their own, creating compositions that express emotion, energy, and an inner sense of space.

Drawings collection preview

Drawings

06 works

Girair Poladian’s drawings reveal the economy and precision of his visual language. Through decisive lines, strong contrasts, and compressed forms, he captures an idea with immediacy and clarity. These works show drawing not simply as preparation for painting, but as an independent and expressive part of his practice.