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April 25, 2013
AGBU Pasadena/Glendale Chapter Raises Over $20,000 for Youth Programs at "Contemporary Armenian Art 2013" Exhibit
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Guests mingle during the opening of the Contemporary Armenian Art exhibition, featuring works from Armenian artists from Armenia, the U.S., Lebanon and Mexico.
Pasadena, CA—The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Pasadena/Glendale Chapter displayed an extraordinary array of colors, emotions and passion at “Contemporary Armenian Art 2013,” an exhibition it hosted on February 22-24 at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Center, in Pasadena.
The exhibit featured 14 Armenian artists, who presented works in oil, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. Several of the artists hailing from Armenia, Lebanon, Mexico as well as the U.S. were in attendance, mingling with the nearly 1,000 attendees and discussing the inspiration behind their creations.
The art catalog available to the public, designed by Contemporary Armenian Art 2013 Committee Chairman Haig Messerlian, displayed some of the artwork and provided biographies of the artists, highlighting the individuality of their creations. The art show included works by painters Hermine Demirtshyan-Demiro, Felix Eghiazarian, Gagik Ghazanchyan, Ruben Grigorian, Manuella Guiragossian, Sarkis Hamalbashian, Suren Khorenyan, Marat Margarian, Tigran Matulian, Carlos Sayadian, Lilit Soghomonian, and Kayts Vanikian, as well as sculptor Dikran Ekizian and photographer Peter Carapetian. Over forty pieces of art were purchased by the public.
AGBU Pasadena/Glendale Chapter Chairperson Aleen L. Khanjian goal for the exhibit was twofold. “Not only did we want our fellow Angelenos to have the opportunity to own one of these unique pieces, but my committee and I were also enthusiastic to fundraise for the 350 youth that our Chapter serves on a weekly basis,” Khanjian said. “We will ensure that every penny of the $20,000 we raised at this event goes toward our active athletics and scouting programs in the Pasadena/Glendale area.” She also recognized Messerlian’s valuable contribution in coordinating the exhibit.
Some of the artists are promoted by Kevork Zakoyan of Armenia and Hovik Abramyan of the Arame Art Gallery, with offices in Beirut, Yerevan and Los Angeles. The Art Exhibition Committee, chaired by Messerlian, included Ani Aivazian, Ani Boyajian, Benjamin Charchian, Kevork Keushkerian, Aleen Khanjian, Asdghig Khanjian, Lora Kuyumjian, Avedis Markarian, Krikor Satamian, Cynthia Simonian, Shake Toumayan, and Aline Yeterian.
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