Look Closely by Ruby Vartan

Features the hallmark of her work...the revelry in abstracting the female form. These are simultaneous self-portraits and cross-cultural signifiers of feminine essentialism. While wounds and trauma are represented in the abstract, her layered compositions render them as part of a greater journey toward healing and redemption. The ultimate aim of the work is to investigate the notion of a vital life force in a constant state of renewal.

Details

• Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
• Size: 20" X 26"
• Shipping: Artwork will be shipped by the artist directly to the purchaser. Purchaser will cover the shipping cost and insurance

Artist Bio

Los Angeles-based artist Ruby Vartan was born in Beirut and classically trained at the Academie Libanaise des Beaux Artes. The strong use of color in her paintings, which reflects her Armenian heritage and identity, symbolizes her desires as well. She has exhibited in Southern California at Launch, Museum of Lancaster MOAH:CEDAR, Cactus Gallery, Ace/121 Gallery, and Studio Channel Islands. She has also shown in New York City's Ace Gallery and numerous times in Yerevan, Armenia including its Museum of Modern Art and the Yerevan Art Expo. Also was one of the participants of the cultural exchange program in digital public art at the metro system in Gimpo city, South Korea.