Gohar Sargsyan

Textile printer

©Ani Khachatryan

Silk art inspired by flowers

Gohar has her own technique of painting on silk scarves
She enjoyed painting on clothes from an early age
She teaches silk painting from her studio

Gohar Sargsyan is a multidisciplinary artist, whose signature is her silk scarves. Growing up in a family of artists, she was introduced to different arts and crafts at an early age. When she was a little girl, Gohar discovered she could paint on her clothes, she believes her journey as an artist started at that moment. She is continuously inspired by flowers, and in her works, you can see unusual forms of imaginary flowers, painted on delicate silk pieces. Each scarf Gohar creates is unique, and each has its own story to tell. As an artist, she had her first exhibition when she was in her late thirties, and she believes it's never too late to learn new craftsmanship or art skills.

Interview

©Ani Khachatryan

©Ani Khachatryan

How did you start your journey as an artist?: I was born into a family of artists, and I started painting at an early age. I attended art school from the age of five years old, where I was introduced to different forms of arts and crafts, including ceramics, painting, and sculpture. Later I studied Art History in Germany and did a bachelor's degree in Animation & Design in Armenia.
What was the first piece of art you made?: I can't remember when it was, but when I was a little girl, I was fascinated by different textures and images on my clothes. Once I discovered I could paint on them, I never stopped. I made changes to my clothes all the time, I liked the idea of experimenting with different textiles.
What inspires your drawings?: My main inspirations are flowers and nature. You will notice, some of my scarves have titles such as The Flowers of Paradise or The Muse of the Sun. It shows my passion for nature. I tell stories through my scarves, but I prefer not to share them with my audience, I leave it to their imagination.
Do you teach workshops?: I have a small studio that accommodates two guests. I also work with larger groups in our family studio, which has a big yard, and people sit in nature and make their own scarves. I like sharing my techniques, and watching people use their own imagination when painting their scarves.

Gohar Sargsyan is a master artisan: she began her career in 2006 and she started teaching in 2011