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I paint music; I live music. That is the harmony of
my life.
-- Raff Boyadjian
Raff Boyadjian is an artist whose creative gift speaks eloquently, not only
in the beautiful world of his paintings but also in the realm of his
expression as a jazz singer, an avocation that he pursues as a fulfilling parallel to
his artistic expression.
Born
in Armenia in 1948, Boyadjian grew up in Gyumri, one of the country's cultural
centers. As a youngster, his first impressions of life swelled in him as he
absorbed the spirit of the people, their happiness and joy, the depth of
their traditions, and the pride of their heritage. These impressions
continue to spring forth
from him and are continually translated onto his canvas.
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Raff Boyadjian
studied fine art at several schools, including the prestigious University of
Fine Arts and Theater. It was there that he mastered the art of painting and
produced works that have been kept to this day by the school as examples of
excellence for student reference. Boyadjian's diplomate work, entitled "Circus", received
widespread critical acclaim, and the work was subsequently exhibited in Moscow,
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In 1981, Boyadjian immigrated to America from the USSR to advance his
artistic freedom. It was here in the US that his ideas and
feelings began to flourish and take on new meaning. During the past two
decades there have been numerous exhibitions of his work, both here and
abroad, and his unique style continued to mature and gain in clarity and
focus.
In 1989, under the patronage of Alain Pher, the President of the French
Senate, Boyadjian's work was chosen to represent the United States in the
Bicentennial celebration commemorating the French Revolution, held at the
Luxembourg Museum in Paris.
Raff Boyadjian is now a proud citizen of the United States. The event of
September 11, 2001 so touched his emotions that he was compelled to create a
painting that commemorated that day.
This painting,
entitled
America, was acquired by
Mayor
Rudy Giuliani and now hangs in the Mayor's headquarters at Giuliani
Partners LLC, 25 Times Square, New York, N.Y.
Click here for
Raff Boyadjian's
Curriculum Vitae
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C U R R I C
U L U M V I T
A E
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Born:
Gumayri, Armenia,
USSR 1948
Education:
1960 - 1964
Art School of Merkurov, World Acclaimed Soviet
Sculptor
1965
- 1969 Art College of Panos Terlemezian, Yerevan
Armenia
1971
- 1977 University of Arts and Theater, Yerevan,
Armenia
1977
Masters Degree, Fine Art
Publications:
1988
Directors Guild Publications listing in:
Encyclopedia of Living
Artists in America
Encyclopedia of Erotic
Art by Living Artists
1996
German Encyclopedia of Art, Saber Allgemeines
Kunstler-Lexikon,
Volume 13, Munchen,
Leipzig, Page 449-50
Permanent Installations:
“Madonna
and Child” , “St. Gregory the Illuminator" St. Garabed Armenian
Apostolic Church,
Hollywood, CA.
“Baptism
of Christ” , “Enthronement of Madonna”.
St. Forty Martyrs
Apostolic Church, Orange County, CA
Various European
Museums
Special Awards:
1967 Special Award for works shown in
Havana,
Cuba,
and New Zealand.
1978 Honor Awards in
Moscow,
Leningrad,
and Kiev for “The Circus”.
1982 Specials Awards, Art Union of Hamazkain, Los
Angeles, CA for “Justice”.
1989
Honor Award Kaleidoscope ‘89.
Glendale,
CA.
Exhibitions:
1967 - Group
Show Havana, Cuba
1978 - Group
Show Moscow, Leningrad, and Kiev, USSR
1983 - Group Show
West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
1984 -
Two person Show Vine Street Studios, Hollywood, CA
1985 - Group
Show International Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
1986 - Group
Show Arshile Gorky Art Union, Hollywood, CA
1988 - Group
Show Ashley Gallery. Sherman Oaks, CA
1989 - Group
Show Gallerie B. Basmadjian, Paris, France
1989 - Group
Show Luxembourg Museum, Paris France
1991 - Group
Show Le Bel Age Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
1993 - One Person
Show Alma Museum, Boston, MA
1994 - Group
Show American Riviera International Art Fair, Miami,
FL
1996 - Group
Show La Jolla Village Art Competition 1996, La Jolla,
CA
1998 - Group
Show Downey Museum of Art, Downey, CA
1999- Group Show 3rd Millennium Gallery de
Fine Art, West
Hollywood, CA
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