Agora Gallery presents Valter Varderesian in elemental realmsJanuary 7, 2010 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature Sculptor, Valter Varderesian, in Elemental Realms. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 02, 2010 through February 23, 2010.Valter Varderesian's whimsical sculptures arc, bevel, and twist towards the sky using elementary forms and sturdy architectural materials. Like the sculptures themselves, the philosophy behind the art remains open and audience engagement is encouraged by the artist. "I am creating a language that is free of self-conscious rules and language barriers of verbal communication," he explains. "The rules are human experience, personal memory, and visual connection." Varderesian works with timeless concepts and rudimentary symbols, within his oeuvre we find motifs representing time, growth, spirituality, and individualism. Created with either steel, bronze or gold Varderesian's characteristic building block is the line. Strips of metal cascade outward in graceful arches or balance precariously against another. The tension of forms reinforces the psychological pitch of his art. Beyond the outer simplicity lies potential for great interaction between art and audience. Varderesian teases our awareness much like the Buddha did during his flower sermon. Creating art is a daily pleasure for him since his childhood in Armenia. Valter Varderesian lives and works in Los Angeles. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |