Three trees 1971

Martiros Sarian's "Three Trees" is like a snapshot of a fleeting moment, captured with ink on paper. I imagine Sarian quickly sketching the scene, trying to catch the light, the breeze, and the feeling of being there. The marks are sparse and economical but they do so much! The nervous strokes describing the mountains in the background contrast with the more deliberate lines that form the trees. I wonder if Sarian paused, considering each line, each decision, as he built up the composition. The trees feel alive, swaying in the wind. It's interesting how Sarian uses just a few lines to suggest so much depth and texture. It reminds me of Chinese landscape painting, where the artist aims to capture the essence of nature with minimal means. This drawing speaks to the enduring power of simple gestures. It's a reminder that sometimes less is more, and that a single line can contain a world of feeling.