Albert Vardanyan, 54, sculptor, was born and raised in Gyumri, though he studied at the College of Arts in Yerevan. His work has been shown worldwide, from Italy, Germany and Brussels to the U.S., and his commissioned work stands in several countries. Vardanyan's work speaks of universal concepts - peace, hope, war and pain - but his symbols are reflective of his native land, such as his famous Egg and cross works. His "Knight" series, for example, shows faceless, body-less figures draped in various suits of armor, usually anchored by a sharp metal spike. It tells us not only that the world needs more valiant knights, but that there are too few suited to call themselves a knight.
Albert's famous sculpture 'Pulsar' - symbol of freedom, is now standing in front of the main church in Bochum, Germany.
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