A nook of old Yerevan 1928

Martiros Sarian made "A nook of old Yerevan" with oil on canvas, and when I look at it, I can almost feel the sun beating down. The palette is sun-bleached and warm. Sarian has captured the way light bounces off the buildings, creating sharp shadows, but he's also managed to make a place that feels inviting. I'm interested in the figures in the painting. They're not particularly detailed, but they're full of life. It's a snapshot of a moment, a fleeting scene captured in paint. The textures here are gorgeous, and the colour harmonies sing; the umber and blue touches that suggest the shadows. I feel Sarian's presence very strongly in this work. It's like he's inviting you to share a moment with him in this special place. He knows that artists are in conversation with each other across time, constantly exchanging ideas and inspiring each other's creativity.