"The Artvolution" of Sarkis

"The Artvolution" of  Sarkis is coming to Las Vegas!

The Art of Sarkis will be featured at The Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts September 21 through November 23, 2013 These two works of art, "Aphrodite plugged in", mixed media on canvas, 40" x 45" and "Holographic Excavation, Roma to Infinity II", mixed media on canvas 40" x 50" will be featured in a group show at the Museum.  Located at the NEONOPOLIS, second level, the Museum is right in all the action of "The Freemont Experience" on Freemont Street. These two works of art depict the unique creativity of artist Sarkis Mazmanian, combining images of classical Greek Sculptures with an Abstract Expressionism twist. Sarkis brings all the different elements together with neon hued bursts of color in a very exciting way. The two pieces are presented in a tapestry format, which is perfect for these hip, contemporary images. This format gives the pieces a light and airy feeling. Sarkis brings his masterly rendering to "Holographic Excavation" with his very detailed depiction of the broken classical statuary.  The opening reception at the museum is Saturday, September 21, 2013  5;30 p.m. to 8;30 p.m. Its well worth the trip to Las Vegas to experience the "artvolution" of Sarkis!

Spiritual Living Arts Award

Artist Sarkis Mazmanian is the first recipient of the Centers for Spiritual Living Arts Award!

Rev Dr. John B Waterhouse President of the Centers for Spiritual Living awarded Sarkis Mazmanian the Arts Award. In presenting the award to Sarkis he stated that the Global Vision of Centers for Spiritual Living includes the statement, "We envision a world which has renewed its emphasis on beauty, nature, and love through the resurgence of creativity, art, and aesthetics.Your work in the world epitomizes the spirit of this vision."

Papal Portrait

      A grand and sweeping portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by Artist Sarkis Mazmanian is now unveiled ! To view this magnificent work of art visit  theartofsarkis.com and click on the portraits icon   A life size 3/4 length grand portrait of Pope Benedict XVI is now on view at theartofsarkis.com  It is elegant and luxurious with a true sense of grandeur, depicting the Pontiff in St Peter's Basilica. He is seen in front of the Throne of St. Peter, the stained glass oval depicting the Holy Spirit seen in the upper right section of the painting  The Pontiff is seen bestowing blessings to all  This is a portrait done in the grand manner, filled with color, brilliance and theatricality The opulence of the papal robes are painted with brilliant use of loose brush strokes conveying the rich golden hued robes and shimmering jewels adorning the Popes vestments

      The face and hands of the Pontiff are painted with great sensitivity, capturing the spiritual depth of the Pope. Pope Benedict XVI was very pleased with the portrait.

  

                                          

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Gemstones and Flowers

     

      "Dali meets Disney" in "Gemstones and Flowers" by Sarkis Mazmanian. Fantasy figures prominently in this large scale work, (8ft x 4.5ft) which combines realism and surrealism. Sarkis dabbles in his own visionary magic with a technical ability to make his most fanciful visions wholly believable. combining floating gemstones and shapely floral forms to evolve a dream like mood. In a very personal style, Sarkis applies luminous veils of transparent color floating over the sharply defined geometric forms of the realistic gemstones.  While romantic and visionary, it is a very bold work  Ideas of abundance and glorious colors combined in a very spontaneous and vigorous energy to make this a very engaging work of art.  check it out along with other visionary works of art at theartofsarkis.com.

The Goddess Tranformed

With true love and passion almost any dream can become a reality. There once was a truly dedicated artist who put so much effort and time into a statue of a woman, he had fallen in love with her. For many days the and nights he wished upon the gods in the stars to make this statue into a being. The story states that his wish did come true and they lived In harmony until the end of time. But the story lives on, Sarkis has created his own modern perspective of this story.

Now almost two thousand three hundred years later Sarkis has created his very own perspective of Pygmalion's sculpture. Combining elegant art from Greece, with a twist of modern and his other ideas and views. These fours massive panels expressing with great detail the contemporary and classical forms of the artwork. Perhaps Sarkis' most infamous and breathtaking piece can shed new life upon your gallery or your personal space. It's spontaneous streaks of neons, and classical theme will allure onlookers and guests to admire its vast beauty. Don't forget to check out Sarkis' website theartofsarkis.com and keep checking for new blogs! Thanks for reading!

The King Playing Slots

The kingis back in town baby! That’s right, the one and only Elvis, King of Rock andRoll. Slots, bright lights, the king himself, showgirls: we can only be in oneplace, Vegas! Get out the cash cause were hitting the slots with Elvis and thegirls!

It seems as though the hands of time have turned back, and we’ve been taken to Las Vegas. This original piece of artwork by Sarkis, takes us away to a place of no worries and good times with our friends. So if your missing the luxurious city of Las Vegas, be taken back with a glance at this mixed media print. The night scene with bright spontaneous colors will instantly be a marvelous addition to your home or your personal collection. If you love the piece, you can always see more from the Las Vegas collection at http://www.theartofsarkis.com/.   Don't forget the Artvolution of Sarkis is coming to Las Vegas and the World! Thanks for visiting the blog, and don't forget to come back to see more of Sarkis' artwork!