I was raised in Armenia, the first country to accept Christianity as a state religion. My schooling included study and exploration of the Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts. I visited the Matenadaran, museum and library of approximately 11,000 surviving Armenian illuminated manuscripts, on a regular basis to investigate the details and composition of these holy pictures. Additionally, I am an admirer of Renaissance masters and have always been interested in their technique. I strive to achieve their perfection in style, color and composition at the same time keeping true to the Armenian manuscripts that I studied.
These scriptural themes have a direct connection with my life experiences. Knowing the stories from the Old and the New Testaments I pick the themes according to my life circumstances.
My works are mainly acrylic on parchment (animal skin) however, I also enjoy working with graphite on parchment or oil on canvas for larger pieces.
These works are spiritually enriching for me. I hope the viewer will feel all that I have felt in re-examining these themes and shedding new light on them. Each dynamic scene portrays a frozen moment in time and allows you, the viewer, to continue the story in your minds.
EXHIBITIONS
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2004
1155 N. Brand Blvd, Penthouse #1102
Glendale, CA
2002
Roslin Art Gallery
Glendale, CA
1999
Roslin Art Gallery
Glendale, CA
1994
The Museum of Armenian Modern Art
Yerevan, Armenia
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2004
Washington Theological Union
The Quest for Meaning
2002
The Silk Road
Washington D.C.
The 36th Annual Smithsonian
Folklife Festival
2001
Getty Museum (workshop)
Los Angeles, CA
2001
Brand Art Gallery
Glendale, CA
Modern Icon Exhibition
2001
Hoffman Gallery
New York, NY
1999
Tamzara Gallery
Glendale, CA
1998
Sezars Gallery
Glendale, CA
1998
Boyajian Art Gallery
Glendale, CA
EDUCATION
1991-1997
The Academy of Art of Armenian
Yerevan, Armenia
Department of Graphic Art
1987-1991
Terlemezian Art College
Yerevan, Armenia
1982-1987
Kodjoian Art School
Yerevan, Armenia .
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