My brother the interpreter

Artist: Tina Palu

Dimensions: 100 × 100 cm
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Price is without frame

Tina Palu’s older brother, Vova, lives in Armenia and works as an interpreter between English and Armenian. He is the best in his field and has interpreted for celebrities such as George Clooney and Charles Aznavour. One day, he jokingly pointed out that Tina had never painted him and insisted she create a piece titled “My Brother, the Interpreter.”

He is a charismatic and incredibly witty man. As you can see in the original reference photo—taken during a live interpreting session—his hands are folded in a prayer-like gesture. He makes fun of every situation, especially himself. That’s why the artist chose to depict both him and the background in vibrant, diverse colors: because his colorful personality always stands out from the crowd.