In this intimate conversation with The Sandy Times, Sarine Semerjian reflects on the experiences that have shaped her multidisciplinary practice, tracing a journey across Syria, Lebanon and Armenia through painting, movement and performance. The interview explores the evolution of her visual language, from the darker works of her early career to the vibrant, symbol-laden paintings that define her practice today.
Semerjian speaks candidly about identity, displacement, intuition and the body's capacity to carry memory, revealing the personal stories behind recurring motifs such as eyes, olive trees and imagined landscapes. She also discusses the role of performance in her practice, the origins of Into the Void, and the significance of works such as Oléa, in which colour becomes a vehicle for resilience, belonging and the coexistence of beauty and grief. While her palette has brightened, the emotional weight of her work remains unchanged, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface and uncover the layered narratives embedded within each composition.
Read the full interview on The Sandy Times
