ARMENIAN CHARACTERS UNVEILED-ECHOES OF SILENCE , 2008
36 x 60 x 2 in (h x w x d)
Acrylic on canvas

This artwork showcases the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet, celebrated for its richness in phonetics. Developed by the Armenian monk, theologian, and linguist Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD, it stands as a testament to Armenia's cultural legacy. As the first nation to embrace Christianity as a state religion, Armenia traces its origins to the ancestral lineage of the biblical figure Noah, through the Hayk-patriarch lineage.
Rendered in a style reminiscent of street art, the piece boldly employs the colors of the modern Armenian national flag: bloody red, deep sea blue, and striking orange. It serves as a poignant tribute to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in the genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire during the early twentieth century.

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