Sculptures Gallery
My sculptures are a fusion of form, texture, and story—created to evoke emotion and spark curiosity. I work with a variety of materials including clay, bronze, and mixed media, allowing each piece to find its own unique voice.
Many of my sculptures are inspired by the human form, nature, and cultural symbolism. They often carry a sense of movement, inner stillness, or spiritual reflection. From small figurative pieces to public art commissions, each sculpture is crafted with intention and care.
These works are not just decorative—they are expressive statements meant to connect people with space, memory, and meaning.
Khachatur Kesaratsi Statue
Bronze, 9 ft - Julfa, Isfahan-Iran
I was just 28 years old, a female artist navigating a large-scale public project under religious and governmental supervision. As a young woman, I had to constantly prove my ability and vision. It wasn’t easy. Every step felt like pushing through walls—not only as an artist but as a woman working in a traditionally male-dominated public space.
I also made several trips to meet with city officials and to be there during the installation, making sure everything came together just right.
I didn’t just design the statue—I lived it.
Creating this piece wasn’t just about honoring Kesaratsi’s legacy—it was about claiming space as a woman in public art.
It’s a part of history, and it’s a part of me.
This sculpture is more than metal—it’s memory, resistance, and pride.
And no matter where I go, I know I’ve left something behind:
a piece of my soul, in the heart of my homeland.
In 2007, I was honored to receive a public art commission from the city of Isfahan, Iran—a project that would shape me both as an artist and as a woman. The sculpture was created to commemorate Khachatour Kesaratsi, a visionary leader and the founder of the first printing house in the Middle East.
After presenting a small-scale model and going through a competitive review, my proposal was selected. I still remember how surreal it felt—my concept had been chosen to represent a piece of history. From that moment on, it became more than a project—it became personal.
This statue was not just a work of art—it was a gift from the city of Isfahan to the Armenian community living in New Julfa, marking the 400th anniversary of the Armenian migration to Isfahan, a historic relocation ordered by Shah Abbas in the early 1600s.
The entire process took six months, from the original sculpting in plaster to the final bronze casting, which was created in Tehran. Once completed, the sculpture was transported to Isfahan for installation. I was fully involved in every part of the journey—from modeling, molding, and casting, to refining the smallest details.
Today, the sculpture stands proudly in front of Vank Cathedral, in the heart of New Julfa—next to the museum where Khachatour Kesaratsi’s original printing press and books are preserved. The placement couldn’t be more symbolic: the man who brought the power of the printed word to the region now stands in bronze, watching over his legacy.
