Henry Mashtots

I was born in unique and beautiful place - Armenia, Yerevan. That city filled with art and extraordinary people who creatively influenced on me. At age 12, I moved to Russia, Moscow and since that period I've been living in this huge, strange and unique city. I own Hi-Fi electronics services and repair company. I write books, have filmed short movies, I love traveling, playing piano and russian theatre.

I'm passioned in classical and jazz music. I love to create my artworks mostly in abstract, contemporary style. Some works are narrative inspired with a focus of storytelling as a visual and provocative expression. I use high quality Italian canvas, oil paints of leading brands. My small and middle size paintings are stretched on solid peaces of seiba (super light tropical wood with a beautiful pattern.) Large paintings are based on custom made stretchers with wooden tablet (4 mm) on a surface. It protects paintings from any impact which may damage the canvas.

Painting creation is not just a way to tell people about myself, but also a secret which helps find soulmates among viewers through reactions and emotions (caused by my paintings), even if they live on the other side of our planet. I want to see myself as a successful artist who has left behind a legacy. I want to remain honest with myself, the audience and art.

Painting is my way to immortality... and immortality is an additional way to be in love with myself and the rest of the world.

Painting helps me fully express myself and control the creation process from the beginning till the signing.