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American University of Armenia
Diana Manukyan | AUA PR
Office of Communications
40 Marshal Baghramyan Ave. | Yerevan, 0019, Armenia
Tel: +374 60 612 522; Email: [email protected] | www.aua.am
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Paintings of Haroutune Armenian, President Emeritus of AUA, Featured in
New Gallery Exhibit
YEREVAN, Armenia -The Akian Art Gallery at the American University of
Armenia (AUA) is showcasing a new art exhibition titled `Colors from
Armenia and Beyond' by Dr. Haroutune Armenian beginning October 9,
2014.
Dr. Armenian is President Emeritus of the American University of Armenia,
where he served as President for 14 years. He is Professor Emeritus of
Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and and Professor in Residence at
the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also served as Dean of
the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut.
Dr. Armenian began watercolor painting in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976, during a
time when the country was facing an increasingly violent civil war. With
his paintings, Dr. Armenian aimed to capture what few scenes of peace and
beauty were left in his homeland. He has stated that, `The most fulfilling
and peaceful was the time of expression through colors and images.'
He continued to carry his box of watercolors with him through the years,
capturing quiet moments and scenes of nature in the United States, where he
has lived since 1986, as well as depictions of his travels to countries
such as Armenia, Japan, Kuwait, Ukraine, Peru and many more.
The paintings are a reflection of the artist's mood, feelings and emotions,
if only for a brief moment. They are recreations of what once existed - a
snapshot in time. "In most situations, I paint what I see in colors and
forms. I put those together and then it's that instant that makes the
decision. It's not something I plan and sit down and then decide,
`This is
what I'm going to do.' It's an instant of creativity. It's the place, it's
yourself, it's the mood - everything has to work within that hour or two.
If it does, if you're lucky enough to get the whole thing put together,
then you're successful," stated Dr. Armenian.
His artwork has been published in three books: `Colors and Words: From
Armenia and Beyond' (2002), `Past Does Not Yet Melt Here' (2007), and most
recently, `Life With Watercolors,' which was published in 2014.
Dr. Armenian's exhibit at AUA seeks to showcase his unique perspective and
tell the story of his many journeys. `In all of these paintings we
glimpse
the world through their creator's eyes, but most of all we witness
the
serene wonder of his own interior landscape,' says Dr. Ann Van Dijk of the
Northern Illinois University School of Art.
Proceeds from the sale of artwork will be donated to the AUA, namely to
benefit the graduate students of the AUA School of Public Health.
The exhibition will remain open until November 7, 2014. Among the guests
will be AUA faculty, staff, students and alumni, members of the AUA
community and the general public.
AUA's Akian Art Gallery serves as a venue for artists who wish to show
their artwork to the general public. For more information on the Akian Art
Gallery, please visit www.akiangallery.aua.am .
Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private,
independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia and affiliated with the
University of California. AUA provides a global education in Armenia and
the region, offering high-quality, graduate and undergraduate studies,
encouraging civic engagement, and promoting public service and democratic
values.
The American University of Armenia is accredited by the WASC Senior
College and University Commission, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA
94501, 510.748.9001.
American University of Armenia
Diana Manukyan | AUA PR
Office of Communications
40 Marshal Baghramyan Ave. | Yerevan, 0019, Armenia
Tel: +374 60 612 522; Email: [email protected] | www.aua.am
[image: logo]
Paintings of Haroutune Armenian, President Emeritus of AUA, Featured in
New Gallery Exhibit
YEREVAN, Armenia -The Akian Art Gallery at the American University of
Armenia (AUA) is showcasing a new art exhibition titled `Colors from
Armenia and Beyond' by Dr. Haroutune Armenian beginning October 9,
2014.
Dr. Armenian is President Emeritus of the American University of Armenia,
where he served as President for 14 years. He is Professor Emeritus of
Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and and Professor in Residence at
the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also served as Dean of
the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut.
Dr. Armenian began watercolor painting in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976, during a
time when the country was facing an increasingly violent civil war. With
his paintings, Dr. Armenian aimed to capture what few scenes of peace and
beauty were left in his homeland. He has stated that, `The most fulfilling
and peaceful was the time of expression through colors and images.'
He continued to carry his box of watercolors with him through the years,
capturing quiet moments and scenes of nature in the United States, where he
has lived since 1986, as well as depictions of his travels to countries
such as Armenia, Japan, Kuwait, Ukraine, Peru and many more.
The paintings are a reflection of the artist's mood, feelings and emotions,
if only for a brief moment. They are recreations of what once existed - a
snapshot in time. "In most situations, I paint what I see in colors and
forms. I put those together and then it's that instant that makes the
decision. It's not something I plan and sit down and then decide,
`This is
what I'm going to do.' It's an instant of creativity. It's the place, it's
yourself, it's the mood - everything has to work within that hour or two.
If it does, if you're lucky enough to get the whole thing put together,
then you're successful," stated Dr. Armenian.
His artwork has been published in three books: `Colors and Words: From
Armenia and Beyond' (2002), `Past Does Not Yet Melt Here' (2007), and most
recently, `Life With Watercolors,' which was published in 2014.
Dr. Armenian's exhibit at AUA seeks to showcase his unique perspective and
tell the story of his many journeys. `In all of these paintings we
glimpse
the world through their creator's eyes, but most of all we witness
the
serene wonder of his own interior landscape,' says Dr. Ann Van Dijk of the
Northern Illinois University School of Art.
Proceeds from the sale of artwork will be donated to the AUA, namely to
benefit the graduate students of the AUA School of Public Health.
The exhibition will remain open until November 7, 2014. Among the guests
will be AUA faculty, staff, students and alumni, members of the AUA
community and the general public.
AUA's Akian Art Gallery serves as a venue for artists who wish to show
their artwork to the general public. For more information on the Akian Art
Gallery, please visit www.akiangallery.aua.am .
Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private,
independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia and affiliated with the
University of California. AUA provides a global education in Armenia and
the region, offering high-quality, graduate and undergraduate studies,
encouraging civic engagement, and promoting public service and democratic
values.
The American University of Armenia is accredited by the WASC Senior
College and University Commission, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA
94501, 510.748.9001.