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Untitled,
2023
Sarkis Hamalbashian
Painting : oil
40 x 30 x 2 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
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About the artwork
Type
Unique work
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
40 x 30 x 2 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Not framed
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Armenia
This artwork presents a bold and visceral exploration of color and texture, embodying the raw intensity of abstract expressionism. Dominating the canvas is a central figure, hinted at through a meticulous overlay of thick, gestural brushstrokes. The use of vibrant, almost chaotic color—ranging from deep blues and fierce reds to warm yellows and intense blacks—conveys a potent sense of emotion and unrest. The artist employs a technique that involves the application of impasto, wherein paint is laid on the canvas in thick layers, creating a textured surface that engages the viewer both visually and tactilely. This method not only adds depth to the artwork but also accentuates the movement and direction of each stroke, resulting in a dynamic composition that feels as though it is in constant flux. A unique aspect of this piece is the deliberate use of intersecting lines that seem to both conceal and reveal the figure beneath. These lines—red and yellow streaks predominantly—slice across the canvas horizontally, adding a sense of constraint and tension, yet also guiding the viewer’s gaze and encouraging a deeper exploration of the underlying form. This duality enhances the enigmatic quality of the work, inviting multiple interpretations and emotional responses. Located in the lower right corner, a signature and date stamp indicate the personal touch and moment of creation by the artist, adding a layer of authenticity and connection to the individual behind the brush. This piece, with its striking use of color, texture, and line, stands as a compelling testament to the power of abstract art to evoke complex emotions and engage viewers in a dialogue beyond the visual.
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Presentation
Solo Exhibitions
2009 — National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
2002 — Melina Mercury Hall, Nicosia, Cyprus
2001 — Die Galerie Bodenschatz, Basel, Switzerland
1999 — 13 Ayios Kassianos, Nicosia, Cyprus
1997 — AUX Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
1996 — Galerie La Hune, Paris, France
1992 — New Academy Gallery, London, UK
Group Exhibitions
2014 — "Beauty in the Palm", Beirut, Lebanon
2014 — "Selected Art Works 2014", Vienna, Austria
2014 — Contemporary Art, Istanbul, Turkey
2013 — Representing Arame Art Gallery in Las Vegas, USA
2013 — “Sensual Revelations", Beirut, Lebanon
2013 — AGBU Contemporary Armenian Art, Pasadena, USA
2013 — Selected Art Works, Beirut Lebanon
2013 — 10th Anniversary of Arame Art Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2012 — Los Angeles Art Show, USA
2012 — Armenian Art Exhibition in Connecticut University, Connecticut, USA
2012 — “In Search for Paradise", New Figurative Art of Armenia, Pesaro, Italy
2012 — “Symphony of Colors", Beirut, Lebanon
2012 — Grand Opening of a New Art Center of Arame Art Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2011 — Contemporary Art, Istanbul, Turkey
2011 — UNESCO Palace, Beirut, Lebanon
2010 — New Masterpieces of Arame Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2010 — Art Center of Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon
2005 — Art Crossroads of Civilization Bel-Air Fine Arts Gallery, Geneva, Switzerland
2005 — Contemporary Armenian Painting Arame Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2004 — Fourth International Biennial Centre of Contemporary Art of Gyumri, Armenia
2004 — Art Expo New York, USA
2002 — Art of nations Moscow, Russia
2001 — Contemporary Armenian Art National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
2000 — Third Millennium Figures of the Future Pontifical Council for Culture, Vatican
2000 — Second International Biennial Centre of Contemporary Art of Gyumri, Armenia
1999 — With Many Voices Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, USA
1999 — On the Eve of the 21st Century Artists House, Yerevan, Armenia
1999 — Three Tendencies Hayart, Yerevan, Armenia
1998 — Art Expo New York, USA
1998 — Dreams and Visions Chicago, USA
1998 — First International Biennial Centre of Contemporary Art of Gyumri, Armenia
1997 — Works on Paper Charlie Khachatrian Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
1997 — The London Contemporary Art Fair The Business Design Centre, London, UK
1996 — The Arsenal Metz, France
1996 — Palais de Justice Poitiers, France
1996 — 6th Arrondissement Municipal Gallery, Paris, France
1995 — Armenia: The Rediscovery of a Land of Ancient Culture Bochum Museum, Bochum, Germany
1995 — New Art from Armenia: Stream of Fire European Cultural Month, Nicosia, Cyprus
1995 — Contemporary Art in Armenia
1980- 1995 — Celebration of Armenia Culture in Moscow, Russia
1995 — Artists of Armenia and the Diaspora Cite des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
1994 — Personal Icon Ex-Voto Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
1994 — Contemporary Art of Armenia Columined House of Unions, Moscow, Russia
1994 — Yerevan Landscape Ex-Voto, Yerevan. Armenia
1993 — Four Contemporary Armenian Artists Gloria Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus
1993 — Beyond Idiom-Contemporary Crossover Art in Armenia American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
1992 — Contemporary Armenian Artists Gallery Vision, Kassel, Germany
1992 — Armenian Post-Modernism GOYAK Association $ collection, Moscow, Russia
1992 — Group Exhibition Express Avant-Garde Gallery, Moscow. Russia
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