George Kassabian
Artist Statement
1999 became a turning point for me. The inner logic of my artistic quest brought me back to Armenia till my recent return to Canada.
Combining stone and metal, I feel an inner harmony while achieving both an inner organic integrity and outer visual harmony of material interaction. My interest in sculpting materials lies within the non-conventional from volcanic tufa stone to balanced constructivist works incorporating industrial chains.
Brief Biography
Born in Aleppo
Education
1973 BFA University of Western Ontario, London ON
1969 Computer Programming, BMTI, Toronto
1967 PEng British Tutorial Institute
Selected Exhibitions
Solo
2006 Academia Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2004 Hotel Yerevan, Armenia
1987 French Cultural Centre, Damascas
2-Person
2005 Academia Gallery, Yerevan
Group
2005 Mkrtchyan Gallery, Yerevan
Commissions & Awards
1977-8 First prize, Monumental sculpture, University of Aleppo
1973 Monumental sculpture, Ronald Postian residence
1972 Monumental sculpture, St Joseph's Hospital, London ON
Since the late 60s, Kassabian's work has been exhibited widely in Europe as well as North America. His works are included in numerous private and public collections in Europe and Canada.
Kassabian currently lives and works in Kitchener, ON.
email: gallery@cansculpt.org
Media: Stone, metal
SSC Member Since: 2006
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