The Public is Invited to Attend an Artist Reception on January 11
GLENDALE—Glendale Arts will present a solo exhibition from painter and sculptor Arshak Nazarian at ace/121 Gallery. The show, featuring a series of brand-new and recently completed conceptual, abstract paintings, will be on view from January 11 to February 8.
An Artist Reception opening the gallery’s first exhibition of the year will be held on Saturday, January 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
Among the paintings featured in the exhibition are three exclusive, never-before-seen works titled “Cyber T,” “Light,” and “One,” all of which encapsulate Nazarian’s signature exploration of color collisions.
“The color scheme of my paintings has an associative foundation,” explains Nazarian. ”The proportional movement of the two color masses which progress towards each other from opposite ends of the canvas, cause the viewers to focus their attention to the impact line, where the masses collide. The main concept of my artwork is collision and its consequences. The outcome – when order is disturbed – is of great interest to me, both visually and philosophically. The controversy that takes place as the color masses collide represents how contradiction puts life into motion.”
Nazarian, a contemporary artist originally from Yerevan, Armenia, inherited his love for fine arts from his father, renowned Armenian sculptor Suren Nazaryan, and studied sculpture at the Terlemezyan Fine Arts School and the State Fine Arts & Theatre Institute. Early in his career, he exhibited widely in Armenia, Russia, Lithuania, and Sudan, eventually relocating to the United States in 1992. Since then, the Glendale-based artist has showcased his work in galleries across the US, Europe, and South America. Nazarian’s work is held in private collections and museums worldwide.
“We are thrilled to host Arshak Nazarian’s first exhibition of the year at ace/121 Gallery,” said Glendale Arts CEO Nina Crowe. “This show is especially exciting because it includes three never-before-seen paintings that will be unveiled exclusively for visitors to experience for the first time.”
ace/121 Gallery is located at 121 N. Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91206. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional details are available online.
Arshak Nazarian is a contemporary artist from Yerevan, Armenia who inherited his love for fine arts from his father, renowned Armenian sculptor Suren Nazaryan. Arshak studied sculpture at the Terlemezyan Fine Arts School and the State Fine Arts & Theatre Institute, graduating in 1986. Early in his career, he exhibited widely in Armenia, Russia, Lithuania, and Sudan. He joined the influential 3rd Floor group of talented artists in 1987 and became a member of the USSR Union of Artists in 1990, until his move to the United States in 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. After settling in the US, Arshak experienced a creative resurgence and has showcased his art in galleries across the country and throughout Europe and South America. His works are held in private collections and museums worldwide. Arshak currently resides and works in Glendale, California.
Glendale Arts (GA) is an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit organization that generates opportunities throughout greater Los Angeles to showcase, promote, encourage, and engage with the arts. Founded in 2008, GA delivers dynamic arts and entertainment programming through signature programs such as the Glendale International Film Festival and Solo Fest; operates and programs ace/121 Gallery, a multidisciplinary venue in Glendale, CA; and drives engagement through its membership program, SCENE. Find out more at GlendaleArts.org or @GlendaleArtsCA on Facebook and Instagram.
ace/121 Gallery is a multidisciplinary venue located in the center of Glendale, CA at the ace/121 artist colony. The Gallery hosts year-round art exhibits, live performances, screenings, conversations, readings, classes, workshops, and special events. ace/121 Gallery is operated and programmed by Glendale Arts, an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit organization that generates opportunities to showcase, promote, and create engagement around the arts and entertainment in Glendale and throughout greater Los Angeles. Find out more online or @ace121gallery on Facebook and Instagram.
