Dogs and People of New York

by Arthur Djoroukhian

655 3rd Avenue
(between 41st and 42nd St.)
New York, NY

May 1 - 13, 2012

Opening Reception:
Thursday, May 3, 5pm-8pm

Exhibition Hours:
11am-7pm

Dogs and People of New York highlights work from a series beginning in 2011. While living in Manhattan's East Village, Arthur Djoroukhain became fascinated with the neighborhood's residents and began using them in his paintings. The figures appear in rich, brilliant color, greatly contrasted against a stark, white background. The blankness of the canvas allows viewers to apply their own meaning and interpretation, removing the figure from the East Village and placing them anywhere.

Artists Bio:
Arthur Djoroukhian is a Franco-Armenian artists, living and working in France. In his work, Djoroukhian emphasizes the excess of consumerism, and the place of man in urban society. His paintings have been shown internationally. In addition to painting on canvas, he has done extensive fresco work in apartments throughout New York City.

Artists Website:
www.djoroukhian.com