Destruction

Jacqueline Kachadourian

art ⋅ issue 2

24 x 36, Oil on Canvas

What happens to the land that has experienced a horrific and catastrophic event? The people who once lived there, now vanished. The culture and liveliness that once stepped foot on the land now leaves an empty void that can never be replaced. Within my paintings, I explore the stories and the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide through abstract expression. These pieces uncover the destruction, annihilation and desolation the Armenian people suffered during this time. Along with the feelings of loneliness, quietness and recovery that the land encounters after such a detrimental event are presented within these pieces. Mixed with these emotions, there is a sense of spirit and energy from the lives that once filled the land. These memories are embedded within the land along with the devastations that occurred. They create a powerful dynamic of calmness and chaos which is shown through the dynamic shifts in color and brush strokes. Ultimately, these pieces create a world filled with energy that is buried beneath the land along with the devastations that erupted so callously above it.

About the Artist

Jacqueline Kachadourian is a Binghamton-based artist, who focuses on oil paintings. She earned her BFA in Painting, and BA in Theatre, from Binghamton University. Coming from an Armenian background, her paintings are deeply rooted in the rich history and culture of Armenia. The pieces explore themes of identity, memory, and resilience of the Armenian people throughout history. Drawing from inspiration of abstract expressionism, her pieces embody a sense of movement and liveliness within them, with hopes of keeping the Armenian people’s spirit and stories alive.