The artists and their works
Gayane Yerkanyan: The Art of Armenian Letters
Gayane Yerkanyan, originally from Yerevan, Armenia, decontextualizes Armenian letters to create new visual and symbolic meanings. Her works are characterized by a geometric approach and the absence of the typical hand-written gestures, yet revealing the imperfections inherent in manual work.
Sarko Meené: Memory and Protection
Sarko Meené, pseudonym of Armine Sarkavagyan, explores meanings related to memory and handwriting through the manuscripts of her grandfather, the poet Karpis Surenyan. Her works combine text and wire mesh, creating depth and symbolizing protection, femininity, and strength.
Golnaz Fathi: Poetic Non-Writing
Golnaz Fathi, from Tehran, Iran, combines traditional calligraphy with contemporary artistic expression, creating writings devoid of semantic value but rich in emotional meaning. Her scrolls inspired by Jalal al-Din Rumi evoke litanies that invite inner reflection.
Hassan Massoudy: Tradition and Innovation
Hassan Massoudy, from Najaf, Iraq, intertwines elements of Eastern and Western artistic traditions, exploring the nuances of human experience through writing. His compositions draw inspiration from poets and writers of different cultures, reflecting a dialogue between past and present.
Mingjun Luo: Deconstruction and Dialogue
Mingjun Luo, born in Nanchong, China, and raised between China and Switzerland, creates a third space where Chinese ideograms are fragmented to abstraction. Her series Break the Character invites a dialogue between diverse cultures, while Traces of Writing explores the transience of history.
Monica Dengo: Boundless Writing
Monica Dengo, from Camposampiero, Padova, Italy, explores boundless writing with works where letters dissolve into the canvas space. Her work Wonder reflects on the gesture of writing and the transformation of letters into abstract and poetic forms.
