Peristyle derives its origin from the Greek word meaning “garden within the house.” For the artist, it appears as a garden of miracles emerging among leaves glistening with morning dew, the scent of jasmine, and winding ivy.

This space, reminiscent of the myth of the Minotaur's Labyrinth, is not treated as a physical labyrinth; instead, it is a vibrant garden where branches intertwine, flowers turn towards the light, and organic forms engage in dialogue within themselves and with each other.

In this sense, the peristyle represents a sheltered area separated from the outside world; the labyrinth, on the other hand, symbolizes an inner journey that allows one to navigate through layers of thought and experience. The garden brings these two metaphors together, transforming into both a sanctuary and a place of discovery. As one wanders through the garden, one also wanders through their own thoughts, memories, and emotions.

In the visual world of the exhibition, the garden transforms into a metaphor for the conditions of human existence. It allows for contemplation and living within one's inner world, as a retreat where the sun filters through the leaves, creating shimmering shadows on the ground, and the moist scent of the earth can be felt.

As an enclosed space within the house, the peristyle implies an autonomous world, independent of external reality and events occurring beyond its boundaries . Flowers, shrubs, and botanical forms appear not only as manifestations of nature but also as symbols of introspection and mental concentration.

Opening buds, layered leaf textures, and silently growing root networks evoke the invisible movements of thought. Thus, the garden of contemplation, combining the protective structure of the peristyle with the intellectual wandering of the labyrinth, transforms into a sensory landscape where scents, colors, and organic rhythms intertwine.

“Magical Garden,” the fourth solo exhibition in Turkey by George Khomich, born in 1999 and residing in Russia, presents his new period works to the audience. The artist, who produces with various materials, focuses on his oil paintings created during a period of spiritual introspection for this exhibition.

The artist's works draw from familiar and universal images such as boats, flowers, bouquets, animals, birds, and human figures. However, for George Khomich, these objects primarily serve as a means to explore texture, color relationships, and rhythm.

Through this dynamic interaction, forms transform into a vibrant flow of color, moving away from the weight of reality and daily perception to become part of a purely pictorial composition. The works invite interaction with the essence of painting; to move towards introspection, personal emotions, and an intimate perception of life.