Through his Khachkars project, Ararat Sarkissian explores the traditional Armenian motifs that adorn Armenian cross stones through their careful reproduction on embossed handmade paper. This print is one in a series of 36 cross stones.

Length 30 cm
Width 16 cm

This handmade book features 36 prints of Khachkars, or cross stones. The collection contains motifs from Armenian crosses found in Julfa cemetery, which was destroyed in 2006. In this book, each print is titled with an Armenian letter and is signed by the artist. This project is a personal homage to the art of Armenian crosses and aims to focus international attention on the systematic and ongoing destruction of Armenian crosses in various territories neighbouring Armenia.

Length 41.6 cm
Height 13 cm

Through his Archetypes project, Ararat Sarkissian explores and presents different scripts, alphabets, world maps and labyrinths. It is universal work that not only brings our attention to a wide range of cultures but also tackles the most critical aspect of modernity and our links with visual civilisation.

Length 31 cm
Height 26 cm