https://www.arustamyan.com/artwork daily 1.0 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/f4daf4b0-3357-42d3-b027-7a23e3b20270/Marduk.JPG Gallery A stylized portrait of a Sumerian king with mirrored symmetry, inspired by Thomas Mann’s Joseph and His Brothers. The figure’s commanding presence is defined by a meticulously patterned, gold-etched beard—evocative of “a thousand warriors.” Ornamental elements, such as ancient Mesopotamian motifs and weapon-like details, reinforce the divine and martial aura of a ruler whose face embodies both myth and memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605968842927-RVGAAW20BNE0UT76ZGRR/NY_Water_Tower_002.JPG Gallery A delicate architectural sketch capturing iconic elements of New York City's skyline. Rendered on a deep black background, the drawing features the Empire State Building towering on the left, juxtaposed with a cluster of water towers in the foreground. The geometric precision of the structures contrasts with a vivid, painterly blue sky, evoking both urban density and atmospheric depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1606685309947-OJR034N321VYE0RDD0SS/Portrait_of_Dr_Merab_Joseph.JPG Gallery A digital portrait of Dr. Joseph, depicted seated with a relaxed, approachable posture. He wears a black t-shirt and leans casually on a ledge, with a neutral-toned wall in the background. The brushstrokes are expressive yet controlled, capturing both his calm demeanor and the warmth in his slight smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605969587850-A3Y2ZW8AGU7CK3MNHGLO/Jerusalem_my.jpg Gallery A black ink drawing of Jerusalem, inspired by a 2016 visit. The intricate linework captures domed churches, clustered buildings, winding alleys, and spiritual symbols interwoven with abstract human faces. The composition blends architectural detail with emotional memory, evoking both the physical city and its layered cultural presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/c10af08e-9ee5-4d95-b9c7-1c50bd556ea7/Maya_and_Lev.jpg Gallery A double portrait inspired by Renaissance aesthetics, featuring the artist’s cousin and her husband in profile. Set against a softly painted Tuscan-style landscape, the figures are framed by an ornate, gold-trimmed architectural setting that echoes the iconic composition of Piero della Francesca’s Duke and Duchess of Urbino. The artwork blends classical influence with a contemporary personal tribute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605969589187-V5GUSHDQUP5D3WFLZD90/Shemyakin.jpg Gallery An intricate abstract composition rendered in fine black ink and accented with flowing gold lines. The artwork evokes a dreamlike interplay of figures, architecture, and theatrical forms. Though unintentional during creation, the piece later recalled the surreal, layered iconography of Mikhail Shemyakin and the rich, ornate spirit of St. Petersburg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1606685310425-P70579W4H4UZMA595TQD/Portrait_of_Nairi.jpg Gallery Portrait of a young girl named Nairi against a blue sky, wearing a colorful, floral-patterned dress and a white headwrap, smiling gently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605968842831-Z9MHIFAVLXWOWHIU9G3K/4Seasons.jpg Gallery Intricate golden line drawing of a tree symbolizing the four seasons, with branches and foliage transitioning from bare and abstract on the left to lush and detailed on the right, all set against a dark background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1606685309480-R4JNS65HIV4FII08U7TP/Portrait_of_Doge_Bellini.JPG Gallery A meticulous study inspired by Giovanni Bellini’s renowned Portrait of Doge Leonardo Loredan. The subject is depicted in three-quarter view, adorned in ceremonial white silk damask robes with gold and silver threads, and wearing the distinctive corno ducale. The composition emulates the sculptural quality of a Roman bust, capturing the Doge's dignified presence against a serene blue background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605969588311-TMGEUYI30RIE214KVRVA/lonely_man_in_renaissance.jpg Gallery Lonely Man in Renaissance - A stylized, golden line illustration of a solitary figure standing on cobblestones, set against a dramatically textured blue sky. The man, with exaggerated, almost puppet-like features, evokes a melancholic presence. Behind him, a large curtain-like drape stretches across the background, alongside minimal architectural elements and a single tree, nodding to both stagecraft and Renaissance symbolism. The figure’s isolation is heightened by the rich gold detailing on a moody, surreal stage-like setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605968843007-U0B1ZEJF0UJQP3SU6D1T/NY_Water_Tower_001.JPG Gallery An architectural fantasy of New York's iconic rooftops, this monochrome drawing captures clustered water towers, intricate piping, and fragmented facades with linear precision. The dense cityscape is abstracted into geometric forms, stacked in layers, evoking both urban complexity and whimsical imagination. The repetition of lines and grids suggests motion and depth—transforming a familiar skyline into a surreal, dreamlike city structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605969818443-T3IDWF1DRU4LFA05UG89/Constellation.JPG Gallery This beautiful celestial drawing titled "Constellation is a Dream" features surreal, dreamlike figures suspended in a cosmic sky. Fine, glowing lines suggest a narrative or myth among the stars, anchored by a small architectural structure on an imagined cliff's edge. The piece evokes the subconscious symbolism of constellations as projections of human stories and dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605969587773-EK8X3YWED4HQHBWEIISX/Jerusalem_first_day.jpg Gallery Black ink sketch capturing the architectural essence of Jerusalem. Flowing lines and abstract forms depict domes, arches, and stonework, evoking the city's layered spiritual and historical atmosphere. Part of the artist's visual diary from a 2016 journey to Jerusalem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1606685309421-D0F1CXPSCC5Z5JUV5D6P/Portrait_of_Kinght.JPG Gallery A contemplative portrait of a knight, resting against a stone wall with his head in one hand and a chalice in the other. Rendered in gold and black with bold linework, the figure appears weary, gazing out a small arched window toward a blue sky pierced by dark clouds and wheat-like forms. The scene evokes solitude, reflection, and quiet nobility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/efa1e847-0007-467a-b5da-a858de684b8b/4Seasons+002.jpg Gallery A circular gold-on-black drawing representing the cyclical nature of the four seasons. The composition radiates from a central root structure, with branches evolving across the circle—from barren winter limbs on the left to blooming spring and summer foliage on the right, fading into the curling decay of autumn. A poetic reflection on time, growth, and transformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/5d5c30a5-a93a-485c-ac9d-bcc55f5eba30/Portrait_of_high_bureaucrat.JPG Gallery A satirical portrait of a high-ranking Armenian bureaucrat. The figure’s face is sketched in an exaggerated, caricatured style, suggesting aloofness or detachment. His suit, constructed from actual fabric, features the colors of the Armenian flag—blue, red, and gold—while his handkerchief subtly forms the twin peaks of Mount Ararat. A commentary on authority, national identity, and cultural symbolism. https://www.arustamyan.com/about daily 0.75 2023-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb91f1da787c521ab03aa11/1605968471964-04XOXNUUVH4X8YJZM02V/About_Hayk.jpg Info + Contact Persepolis, Apadana Delegation VI, Lydian (east stairway), c. 480 Collage by Hayk Arustamyan