Cliff in the slope of Aragats 1958

Martiros Sarian made this painting, Cliff in the slope of Aragats, with oil on canvas. The first thing I notice is the way the brushstrokes build up this rocky scene. It’s like he’s not just painting what he sees, but also how he feels about being in that space. It's a process of discovery, a physical and emotional journey. The paint is applied in these chunky, almost architectural strokes, creating a real sense of depth and texture. Look at how the light hits those rocks, how he uses color to define their shapes. There's this one spot, right in the foreground, where the yellow ochre and raw umber meet, creating this incredible earthy warmth. It’s not just a landscape; it’s a constructed world. Sarian reminds me a bit of Cezanne, in that he’s using paint to understand form, to build up the world from its basic elements. Both artists embrace ambiguity, showing us that art is less about fixed answers and more about asking the right questions.