PRESS RELEASE
From: Haigazian University
Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Haigazian University
Mexique Street, Kantari, Beirut – Lebanon
Email: [email protected]
“Phoenician Kings and Queens”: The Recent Works of Arthur K. at
Haigazian University
Friday, December 17th 2010, was the opening of the painting exhibition
of Dr. Haroutioun Nicolian. A.K.A Arthur K., at the Haigazian University
Art Center, the Matossian Gallery.
More than 40 paintings with the mixed media technique and of various
sizes were displayed at the gallery, exhibiting vibrant colors and a
deep perspective on the faces of ancient kings and queens of Phoenicia,
including Elissa, Ithobaal, and Ashtarte. Some of these rulers
originated from major cities of Lebanon such as Tyre and Saida.
Nicolian was initially influenced by the works of Picasso and then
Chafic Abboud, and now he works mainly in the abstract style. He
expresses a great interest in the history of the Phoenicians through his
art, paying tribute to their figurines and masks.
“Painting for me is a natural inspiration born from a profound feeling
towards our ancestors and patrimony,” explains Nicolian. “National
enthusiasm is an expression of feeling and awareness of our heritage and
rich history.”
Dr. Haroutioun Nicolian, a medical doctor by profession, is also a poet
and essayist. A prolific artist with over 1000 paintings to his name, he
has exhibited his works in Beirut, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Sao
Paolo, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and recently in the 12th International Art
Exhibition in Beijing, China.
He has been influenced by the most unique philosophy of author Zecharia
Sitchin about the birth of our civilization in the areas where the
people of Sumer, Mari, Urartu and Phoenicia lived. His works include
three different themes: Phoenician kings and queens, Violoncello
players, and Traditional houses of Lebanon.
“Phoenician Kings and Queens” is in course until December 30, 2010.
From: A. Papazian