Stone that Holds the Cosmos
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- 84.2 x 50 cm
Through the Cosmic Veil
This painting is inspired by the ancient megaliths of Karahunj, often called the Armenian Stonehenge. A single weathered stone dominates the composition, its circular aperture opening onto a serene blue sky. The textured surface, covered with delicate lichen and earthy pigments, speaks of time and nature’s slow hand. Through this stone “eye,” the infinite cosmos subtly emerges, reminding us of humanity’s timeless curiosity about the universe. The work invites viewers to look beyond the surface — to contemplate history, ritual, and our place amid the vast unknown.
2025
Mixed Media
Ancient stones, cosmic symbolism, portals, time, human connection to the universe, Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge).
Stone that Holds the Cosmos
- 61 x 51 cm
This painting depicts an ancient stone set in a quiet field, its weathered surface unexpectedly blossoming into a cosmic spectacle — a swirl of nebulas, distant stars, and galactic clouds emerging from the lichen and moss. The circular opening continues to frame a serene landscape, contrasting with the universe unfolding upon the stone itself. This work explores the idea that time, space, and memory are layered within matter, inviting us to glimpse infinity through the most grounded of forms.
2025
Mixed Media
This painting depicts a megalithic stone with a circular hole at its center, standing in an open, ancient landscape. Likely inspired by the Armenian site of Karahunj (Zorats Karer), the scene evokes a sacred connection between earth and cosmos. The central stone becomes a silent observer — its eye-like hole revealing the sky and distant horizon. Its textured surface, covered in lichen and subtle cosmic dust, blurs the line between matter and mystery. Scattered stones and grasses populate the field, while clouds drift in the background, adding to the timeless atmosphere.