Untitled, 2023
Sarkis Hamalbashian  

Painting : oil · 40 x 30 x 2 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

$1,640 $1,476 1 476 $US
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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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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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Description

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.

Sarkis Hamalbashian, Untitled
Armenia  • 1956

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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