Flowers 1949

Here is the audio guide script for the artwork: Mariam Aslamazian’s "Flowers," a 47 x 57 cm piece, presents a vibrant bouquet rendered with bold strokes. The yellow petals edged with stark black lines contrast vividly against the deep red centers, evoking a sense of dynamic energy. Aslamazian’s approach to color and line here operates almost as a sign system. The heavy outlines define shapes distinctly, while the colors fill these boundaries with an expressive intensity. This can be understood through semiotics, where colors and forms act as signs referring to emotional and cultural meanings. The flattening of space and simplification of forms reflect a modern sensibility, challenging traditional representational conventions. Consider the structure: the composition avoids conventional symmetry, creating a lively tension between order and spontaneity. This deliberate imbalance destabilizes traditional notions of beauty, inviting us to question fixed categories and meanings. Art is never static.