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"Her first solo exhibition in 1987 showcased sculptures made of wood. These were unusual for
the time—avant-garde and provocative works. She transformed agricultural tools, imbued with
history, into sculptures, interweaving past and present through the play of imagination. Stripped
of their practical function and reborn as artifacts, they carry messages from a bygone era."
— Krasimir Iliev
"Galina creates exceptionally aesthetic works characterized by expressive forms and rich colors.
Her skillful and professional handling of artistic materials and techniques, combined with a
sophisticated eye for composing abstract forms and color harmonies, quickly earned her a
strong reputation in American galleries and art forums. Her glass vessels possess a rare and
precious radiance and charm. They seamlessly blend impeccable painting, beautiful and pure
forms, and an elegant, sensual evocation of objects. In her paintings, she follows her long-held
impulse and passion for freely composing forms within an open, modern pictorial space. These
forms are constructively and geometrically clear and defined, situated within a complex and
richly saturated pictorial field. This field can be gentle, quiet, and delicate, or at other times,
energetic and reverberant. The abstract metaphysics of her style, the impeccable composition
of the plastic structures, and the magnificent color tones bring undeniable joy to the viewer.
Aesthetic harmony, in its essential spiritual sense, has always filled and animated Galina
Chehirian's art throughout its diverse manifestations and metamorphoses."
— Rumen Serafimov
"Galina Chehirian applies her extensive experience painting on glass to her works on canvas,
wood panel, and plexiglass. By experimenting with both technique and color, she achieves a
multi-layered expression and a rich subtext in her works, capturing the ephemerality of what we
call 'The Paths of Life'. Painting on transparent surfaces and utilizing "windows" that open onto
fragments of memories, she creates a form of textual narrativity."
— Prof. Axinia Djurova
"Using different materials—canvas, wood, organic glass, and paper—Galina creates
metaphysical landscapes. At times presenting bold combinations of contrasting colors, and at
other times approaching a monochrome palette, her works enchant with their interplay of
playfulness and reflection—evoking the breadth of ancient, neolithic times alongside a dazzling
modernity. She masterfully plays with fragments of motifs, contrasting near and far planes with
exceptional grace, dizzying sonority, spontaneity, and depth – ultimately achieving an
impression of meditative harmony. Winding along her spirals, vibrating across her shagreen
surfaces, losing ourselves in the intricate web of lines, we suddenly find refuge in a geometric
form, only to set sail adventurously into the seemingly flat space, bubbling with vibrations."
— Krasimir Iliev