About the Artist

Karnik Kazandjian was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He studied at the renowned school of applied art in Paris that pioneered the Independent Art movement of the 1960s, Academie de la Grande Chaumiere.

In 1969, he was invited to Yerevan’s Mashdotz Madenataran to study ancient Armenian manuscripts and miniature paintings. After his return, he developed a successful career as an interior architect for members of the Saudi Arabia’s royal family. During this period, his paintings followed a post impressionist style.

After his move to the United States, he researched the influences of religion and history in Armenian art. This research led him to develop his new style of painting that combines elements of Armenian history, alphabet, Christianity, and cultural artifacts using the miniature technique of Armenian manuscripts.