The paintings of Azerbaijani artist Vugar Muradov captivate with their striking fusion of contemporary visual language and the profound tradition of decorative and applied arts. His works draw gaze through the repetition of “face” motifs and a precisely structured modular grid — evoking both the pixel mosaics of the digital age and the intricate patterns of traditional carpets.

One of the defining characteristics of these works is their deep connection to Azerbaijani culture, particularly the art of carpet composition. In Azerbaijan, a carpet is not merely an object of everyday use; it is a bearer of symbolism, weaving history and worldview into its patterns and colours. In Muradov’s paintings, ornamental principles transcend their traditional medium, transforming into a painterly language where each “cell” of the canvas functions as an independent module while simultaneously adhering to an overarching compositional rhythm.