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"Big Game"

"Big Game" is a symbolic acrylic painting that captures the power, pride, and complexity of modern national identity. A fierce bald eagle - emblem of strength and freedom - is wrapped in the American flag, while floating billiard balls encircle the figure like planets in orbit. Each sphere carries hints of global imagery and coded symbolism, inviting viewers to consider the strategic "game" of global politics and power. Painted in expressive, textured strokes, this work blends realism and abstraction to provoke both patriotic feeling and critical reflection.

Meet the artist

Murat Ismukhan

My name is Murat. I am an abstract artist from Kazakhstan, currently living and working in New York since June 2025. Through my paintings, I explore emotions, movement, color, and inner states using abstract forms and layered compositions. My work is strongly influenced by the energy, rhythm, architecture, and atmosphere of New York City. Alongside painting, I also create art content where I share my creative process, experiments with color, and the development of my artistic style.

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