Anoush Bargamian

Artist Statement

Reoccurring symbols both recognizable and cryptic are evident in my work.
The images in my mind come to life revealing provocative worlds locked away, waiting to be explored. I am inspired by nature, mosaic tiles, textures, patterns, free forms, organic lines, symbols of hope, Art Brut, and my dreams. Experimental in material and process, my work is informed by the history of abstraction, outsider/intuitive artists, color, and architectural building material. I work in a manner that encourages textures, shapes and symbols to take on new meaning.

My background in painting, printmaking, design, typography, and color theory greatly influence my compositional approaches in my painting, mixed media, and prints/stencil works. The materials you will see in my work include oil paint, acrylic, inks, markers, gold leaf, ash, dirt, threads, dry pigment, encaustics, enamels, spray paint, wood, panels, wax paper, stencils, canvas, found substrates, etc.