Shelter

A temporary installation in remembrance of the 44-day Artsakh War of 2020

As Armenian communities confront an ongoing existential threat, the question of collective survival is once more rendered uncertain. A small but storied nation that is land-locked between competing geopolitical agendas and maneuvered as pawns of a chess game. Genocide and seemingly perpetual warfare are a constant reminder of the fragility of survival. In 2020, as the world was in the throes of a global pandemic, Armenians were once again shaken by an attack that led to the loss of thousands of young soldiers and innocent civilians. 

As grief echoes in the moments following the war, crisis lingers with every passing day as more and more young soldiers are killed protecting their native homelands due to ongoing military violence. Armenians across the globe rally for justice and support knowing their survival lies in looking onward. In a time of desensitization and escapism, it is paramount that community members allow themselves to process their traumas in a constructive way. 

In creating a safe space for shared experience, planting seeds with the intention that they expand within the community through healing. 

This multimedia installation is sponsored by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Fund with support from Glendale Library, Arts & Culture. An opening reception will take place December 3rd at 6pm.

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