Valter Varderesian

Valter Varderesian’s whimsical sculptures arc, bevel, and twist towards the sky using elementary forms and sturdy architectural materials. Like the sculptures themselves, the philosophy behind the art remains open and audience engagement is encouraged by the artist. "I am creating a language that is free of self-conscious rules and language barriers of verbal communication," he explains. "The rules are human experience, personal memory, and visual connection." Varderesian works with timeless concepts and rudimentary symbols; within his oeuvre we find motifs representing time, growth, spirituality, and individualism. Created with either steel, bronze or gold, Varderesian’s characteristic building block is the line. Strips of metal cascade outward in graceful arches or balance precariously against one another. The tension of forms reinforces the psychological pitch of his art. Beyond the outer simplicity lies potential for great interaction between art and audience.

Varderesian teases our awareness much like the Buddha did during his flower sermon. Creating art is a daily pleasure for him since his childhood in Armenia. Valter Varderesian lives and works in Los Angeles.