I began this year with a meaningful artistic participation outside my home country, in Armenia, through an exhibition organized by Arar Gallery. It was a quiet yet profound beginning—one that opened a new space for reflection and dialogue, and marked the start of a new circle within my artistic journey.

In this exhibition, I presented two new artworks from my Circles series. The first work measures 100 × 80 cm, and the second 80 × 80 cm. Both pieces were created using mixed media, combining acrylic paint and pastel colors. I worked with strong, vivid hues—as I always tend to do—colors that speak more about inner energy than external scenes.

The concept of circles in my work goes beyond a repeated visual form. Circles represent the layers of relationships we move through in life. The larger the circle, the wider the relationships and the greater the distance. As the circle becomes smaller, relationships grow fewer and closer, until we reach the most intimate and invisible space.

The smallest circle is the one we share with ourselves. It is an unseen circle that holds our inner thoughts, emotions, and questions—those we cannot always share with others. These are the thoughts we protect, hide, or keep for ourselves, not because they lack importance, but because they are deeply personal.

At times, these thoughts rise to the surface. They may appear as moments of honesty, slips of the tongue, or unguarded reactions. For this reason, some circles in my paintings seem to float. Yet they do not rise from the depths of the sea; they rise from the depths of our inner selves.

Presenting these works outside my country, in Armenia, added another layer to the idea of circles. Physical distance created a new circle—one shaped by a different audience, another culture, and multiple interpretations of the work. In this way, circles that emerged from within found themselves in dialogue with other circles, far away yet deeply human.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to ArAr Gallery for their thoughtful organization, warm professionalism, and careful attention to detail. This collaboration marked a meaningful beginning to the year and the opening of a new circle that I hold with gratitude as part of my ongoing artistic path.