Lilit Martirosyan's Yerevan Studio: Wool, Soil, and Opera
In the latest edition of Hyperallergic's 'A View From the Easel,' the 349th, Armenian artist Lilit Martirosyan reveals her workspace located in a former silk factory from the Soviet era in Yerevan. Having utilized this studio for three and a half years, she appreciates its lofty ceilings and expansive window. Martirosyan's daily routine consists of harnessing sunlight until 1 pm and dedicating late hours to her projects. Her artistic approach incorporates soil, oil paint, and wool, often set to the sounds of classic rock, '30s jazz, and opera. This studio, distinct from her residence, provides her with creative liberty. Her recent exhibition, 'Body of Earth,' at ICA Yerevan, explored themes of land commodification and post-war trauma. Additionally, she names the Cafesjian Center for the Arts as her preferred museum in the area.
Key facts
- Lilit Martirosyan is an Armenian artist based in Yerevan.
- Her studio is in a former Soviet-era silk factory building.
- She has worked in this space for about three and a half years.
- The studio has high ceilings and a large floor-to-ceiling window.
- She works in installation, painting, and printmaking.
- She favors natural materials like wool and soil.
- Her project 'Body of Earth' was shown at ICA Yerevan, curated by Lilit Grigoryan.
- Her favorite local museum is the Cafesjian Center for the Arts.
Entities
Artists
- Lilit Martirosyan
- Lilit Grigoryan
Institutions
- Hyperallergic
- ICA Yerevan
- Cafesjian Center for the Arts
Locations
- Yerevan
- Armenia