Landscape 

Arman Manookian's "Landscape" presents a vibrant scene rendered with bold brushstrokes and a rich palette of greens, blues, and yellows that evokes the lushness of nature. The composition is structured by a layering of forms, from the dense foliage in the foreground to the suggestion of buildings in the background, creating a sense of depth and enclosure. The painting’s structure invites us to consider how Manookian manipulates form to convey spatial relationships. The brushstrokes are not merely representational; they are constitutive of the image itself, building up layers of color and texture that assert the materiality of the paint. In this way, the artwork challenges conventional landscape painting, where nature is typically idealized. Ultimately, Manookian’s approach in "Landscape" makes us aware of the constructive elements of painting—color, texture, and form—which come together to create an environment that feels both familiar and constructed. The painting thus acts as a site where the natural and the artistic intersect.