Traces of identity

Identity is fluid and constantly shifting, shaped by the environments we inhabit and the experiences we encounter. The information absorbed throughout life enriches and transforms our sense of self.

In my works, layers are a recurring element, reflecting my personal journey: layered marks in paintings, layered images in videos, layered representations of cities…

Layered cities emerge from the effects of displacements that expose individuals to diverse experiences, and result in an evolving identity.

Beyond personal journeys, there is a strong interest in exploring the stories of others and reflecting on their life paths.

This exploration often leads to engagement with serious issues, both contemporary and historical. Social and political injustices resonate deeply, and themes such as genocide, cultural erasure, and human rights are woven into the reflections and artistic works.

Through my art, writing becomes a multi-layered mark, with paintings referencing my own life’s path and fragments of lived experiences.

Language transforms into sound, and journeys and memories take form through installations, shapes, colors, and images, both still and moving. Each idea demands its own form of research and expression, whether through painting, drawing, video, performance, or robotics.

Based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with works exhibited across the United States, Canada, Europe, Switzerland, Armenia, and South Korea, my artistic practice has been recognized with awards from the Swiss Federal Office of Culture, Swiss Artists in Labs, and the California Council for the Humanities. Residencies have included the Institute of Artificial Intelligence in Lugano, the Grand Central Art Center in California, and the Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory in Yerevan. Academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Paris 8 and a master’s degree in Visual Arts from California State University, Los Angeles. My works are held in various public collections.

Genealogical Geography, 2023, detail of the installation