“Our dear friend with a rare talent has taught us a very useful lesson. Hagop sees the world in a very unique way. What he has brought with him to Armenia is not something borrowed from others, but his own and developing it with his startling wisdom, he remains himself. Hagopian’s painting is a unique phenomenon in our art,” “An artist can be influenced by another artist’s style or working techniques, but he/she can never adopt other artist’s spirit” once said Hagop Hagopian. Hagopian has always stayed true to his own spirit and believes in himself. With every new exhibition, wherever it took place, he has presented himself with his unique pictorial language and personality that makes him a unique and one of the most interesting painters for today. Hagopian was born in Egypt, attended the Institute of Fine Arts in Cairo and then was granted scholarship to attend Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. He also studied at the studio of renowned painter Andre L’hote during his stay in Paris. Later, with his family, he moved and settled in Armenia. |
Hagop Hagopian |