Heidi Herrera
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Lot 37
KRIKOR TCHAY(B. 1975)Trust, 2024
Ending from 2 May 2025, 12:00 PDT
Online, Los AngelesUS$800 - US$1,200
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Sharon Squires
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KRIKOR TCHAY (B. 1975)
Trust, 2024
signed 'Tchay' (lower right)
acrylic and ink on paper
17 x 14 in.
43.2 x 35.6 in.
signed 'Tchay' (lower right)
acrylic and ink on paper
17 x 14 in.
43.2 x 35.6 in.
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Provenance
Courtesy of the artist
"I'm an emerging artist based out of Los Angeles, creating modern art in the form of organized chaos. My piece "Trust" signifies individuals being surrounded by great people who exude love and bring a sense of peace and stability to each other." -Krikor Tchay
Artist Statement: Krikor Tchay was born on March 13, 1975, in Beirut, Lebanon. With the threat of the Lebanese Civil War looming, his parents decided to relocate to Los Angeles, seeking a better future. From a young age, Tchay was deeply committed to honing his drawing skills, dedicating himself to art throughout his schooling years. After high school, he studied art and broadcasting at a junior college prior to acceptance in the fine art program at Pasadena Art Center. However, Tchay chose to put his formal education on hold, continuing to draw, paint, and explore photography quietly, only sharing his work with close friends and family.
In 2014, his talent caught the eye of world-renowned artist Charles Garabedian, who discovered one of Tchay's pieces displayed at a friend's shop. Impressed, Garabedian invited Tchay to his studio and offered to mentor him. Tchay made an impressive debut with his first collection, Tangled. It was exhibited at the GDCA Gallery in downtown Los Angeles in August 2018. This collection combines fluidity, improvisation, and structure, with single-line illustrations that convey a range of emotions, messages, and ideas.
Throughout the years, Tchay has continued to grow as an artist, with his work featured in group and solo exhibitions, art shows, and private studios, earning recognition for his unique style and attracting a growing base of collectors. His artistic evolution reflects a deepening of his craft, as he consistently pushes the boundaries of his creativity and expands his portfolio.