Winter’s Gentle Arrival, 2025

Aramayis Khlghatyan  

My name is Aramayis Khlghatyan, born on May 5, 1954, in the town of Martuni, Gegharkunik region, Armenia.

I completed my secondary education at Martuni Secondary School No. 1 in 1971 and later served in the Soviet Army from 1973 to 1975. In 1975, I was admitted to the Panos Terlemezian College of Fine Arts in Yerevan, where I studied with distinction and graduated in 1979.

Upon returning to Martuni, I became one of the co-founders of the local School of Fine Arts, where I also began teaching. Throughout my years of teaching, I actively participated in both group and solo exhibitions, all the while deepening my practice in painting and sculpture.

In 2008, I became a member of the Artists' Union of Armenia.

In 2014, I initiated and participated in a sculpture symposium in Martuni. Among my notable works are "Jumping Cat" and "Ascension" — the latter a memorial dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Artsakh War.

In 2019, I held a personal exhibition at the Martuni Art Gallery, presenting a series of original compositions and plein air works.
In June 2023, I organized a solo painting exhibition titled "Homeland of the Soul", which was also exhibited in Goris in August of the same year.
In June 2024, I hosted a painting symposium, followed by plein air sessions in Lori, Artashat, and Mtnadzor during August 2024.

Now retired, I dedicate my time fully to painting — continuing to explore, create, and express through colour and form.