Armen Eloyan (1966) - O Boy





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Armen Eloyan (1966, Yerevan, Armenia) is an internationally recognized artist of Armenian descent who lives and works in Switzerland and Belgium. He studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam and has since built a career with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the US and Asia, including at galleries such as Timothy Taylor Gallery.
Praying (1994) is an early work on paper in which Eloyan approaches religious or existential themes from his characteristic distorted figures. The seemingly simple gesture of prayer takes on for him a double meaning: between devotion and irony, vulnerability and alienation. Through his free line work, strong contours and layered use of materials, an image emerges that is both direct and uncomfortable.
As in much of his oeuvre, Eloyan here balances between humor and seriousness. Praying invites the viewer to reflect on human vulnerability, faith and the sometimes absurd aspects of our existence.
Dimensions of work without frame: 34 x 31 cm
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Viewing is of course possible. In addition we have our own in-house framery, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary year. Furthermore we make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, of course we would be happy to hear from you.
Seller's Story
Armen Eloyan (1966, Yerevan, Armenia) is an internationally recognized artist of Armenian descent who lives and works in Switzerland and Belgium. He studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam and has since built a career with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the US and Asia, including at galleries such as Timothy Taylor Gallery.
Praying (1994) is an early work on paper in which Eloyan approaches religious or existential themes from his characteristic distorted figures. The seemingly simple gesture of prayer takes on for him a double meaning: between devotion and irony, vulnerability and alienation. Through his free line work, strong contours and layered use of materials, an image emerges that is both direct and uncomfortable.
As in much of his oeuvre, Eloyan here balances between humor and seriousness. Praying invites the viewer to reflect on human vulnerability, faith and the sometimes absurd aspects of our existence.
Dimensions of work without frame: 34 x 31 cm
Signed and dated
Viewing is of course possible. In addition we have our own in-house framery, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary year. Furthermore we make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, of course we would be happy to hear from you.

