My Relic
She Loves Collective invites the general public to view its most recent work, three pop-up exhibits from April 11th-April 25th located at 117, 123, &127 N. Artsakh Ave. in Glendale, California.
MY RELIC is a contemporary view on the Armenian culture, the trials and tribulations of the Armenian people, their ability to survive and thrive amongst adversaries- through the lens of Armenian female artists.
Each of the three pop- up exhibits explores the ability to heal, move forward, and grow through a variety of themes broadly construed as “relics”. Translating this concept from the lexicon of the sacred and historical, relics are also non-static objects, ever-living, that narrate and construct our subjectivities anew. In each installation relics are considered through the concept of breaking bread, the collection of items passed down through generations, and reclamation.
She Loves Collective dedicates this work to the Armenian people of Artsakh- in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives, the families who lost their homes and right to exist on their ancestral homelands, and over 100 prisoners of war held captive by Azerbaijan today.
We are with you. You are in our hearts.
Please be sure to credit @shelovescollective in any photos shared. We encourage the use of the hashtags #MYRELIC #BreakingBread #Lavash #Lavashed #Relic #Relics #Reclamation #ArmenianGenocideRemembrance #ArmenianHistoryMonth
Curated By
Adrineh Baghdassarian
Produced by
Ani Nina Oganyan
Contributing Collective Artists
Adrineh Baghdassarian (Founder SLC)
Nelly Achkhen (Co-Founder SLC)
Anaeis
Ani Carla Kalafian
Ani Grigorian
Ani Nina Oganyan
Armineh Hovanesian
Evleen Hacopian Bakhtamian
Helena Grigorian
Jack Hagopian
Leona Abrahamian
Mari Mansourian
Nairi Bandari
Rouzanna Berberian
Stephanie Sherwood
Taline Olmessekian
Guest Artists
Caroline Zorthian
Julia Zorthian
Raffi Semerjian
Tara Zorthian
Volunteers
Aram and Helen Yeremian
Cheryl MacPherson
Christine Bedikian
Lar Arslanian
Lara Tazian
Lily Baghdassarian
Mel Saroyan
Melanie Berberian
Talia Kahwajian
Special Thanks
City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission
City of Glendale Economic Development Department
Alco Printing
Ali Cat
Angel Bakhtamian
Ankine Antaram
Ararat Eskijian Museum
Armen Allen
Armen Baghdassarian
Armen Grigorian
Armenian Museum of America, Watertown, MA
Armine Babaian
Cynthia Arslanian
Deanna Cachoian-Schanz
Dr. Chuck Hajinian
Dr. Leon Saryan
Henrik Mansourian
Hilma Shahinian
Levon Belekian
Lusik Aguletsi Collection
Morgan Library and Museum
Nazan Armenian
Project Save
Sona Tatoyan
Sylvie L. Merian
Tammy Postajian
Vazken Davidian
World Print
This temporary art installation is generously funded by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Program.