The Burden of Shame, 2023
Painting : oil · 91 x 67 x 2 cm 35.8 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
$1,350
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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91 x 67 x 2 cm 35.8 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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This powerful figurative painting explores the quiet weight of shame through posture, silence, and space. The seated figure, turned inward and partially hidden, conveys vulnerability and emotional retreat rather than narrative detail. Muted greys, earthy browns, and restrained reds form a subdued palette that amplifies the psychological tension of the scene. Surrounding objects—table, cloth, bottle—feel heavy and unresolved, echoing the inner state of the figure. Expressive brushstrokes and layered textures soften the form while intensifying the mood, allowing the viewer to sense emotion rather than observe it directly. The work speaks of introspection, fragility, and the human tendency to withdraw when overwhelmed.
Presentation
Education:
1998-2006 Syunik Marz, Sisian Uytsi Secondary School
2001-2006, Syunik Region, Sisian Art School
2006-2013 Yerevan State College named after Panos Terlemezyan
EXIBHITIONS
''Talking about the earthquake through our pictures'' Republican
competition, National Gallery of Armenia, 2004
Exhibition dedicated to "Movses Gyorgisyan" RA Union of Artists 2011
''Narek Arushanyan Award'' RA Panos Terlemezyan State College Exhibition Hall 2012
"Liberation of the Bastille" Exhibition dedicated to France DalA Showroom
"Exhibition named after the President" 2013
"New Art Exhibition at the Union of Artists'' 2015
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