Raffi Yedalian
B. 1973, Beirut
Raffi Yedalian made his debut in the art world in 1992 with his first solo exhibition. He studied etching at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) and fine arts at the Toros Roslin Art Academy. Additionally, he holds a degree from the College Artistique de la Mode Moderne and is a member of the Lebanese Artists Association of Painters and Sculptors. Since 2006, he has served as an instructor of Fine Arts at Haigazian University.
Yedalian has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the Salon d’Automne at Sursock Museum. His artwork has been showcased at various international events such as the Beirut Art Fair (Lebanon), Art 15 London (UK), XII Florence Biennale (Italy), Red Dot Miami Art Fair (USA), and the International Print Festival, Life N Style (Georgia).
In 2012, his bronze monument "Meghabard" was inaugurated and blessed by H.H. Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Bzommar, Lebanon. A miniature replica of the monument is housed in the Vatican City's collection. Some of Yedalian's works can also be found in permanent collections, including the Museum of Armenian Genocide in Armenia, the Museum of Bzommar in Lebanon, and various other collections around the world.
About his Work
Yedalian is a painter and sculptor who expresses profound emotions through his artwork. Inspired by the world around him, personal experiences, and memories, he creates sculptures that delve into the depths of his emotions. While his artwork is characterized by emotive themes, he employs unconventional methods to portray his figures, evoking a cold and penetrating atmosphere that transcends the earthly realm, offering glimpses into the mysteries of his philosophy and vast emotional repertoire.
Yedalian's art is suggestive and allusive, as he revisits memories and brings his imagination to life through his figures. His masterpieces recreate timeless facial expressions that convey a sense of continuous suffering and eternal longing for humanity. Meticulously crafted with skill and professionalism, his bronze sculptures are imbued with emotions and feelings. Each piece speaks to human impulses and tells a story.
Raffi Yedalian
Infinity, 2013
Bronze, 82 x 44 x 16 cm
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