information - Anastasia Egonyan

Anastasia Egonyan (b. 1987, Kharkiv, Ukraine) is a visual artist of Ukrainian and Armenian descent based in Berlin. With over a decade of experience in photography, she has expanded her practice to incorporate textiles and found objects, creating a dynamic interdisciplinary approach. Anastasia’s work has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions at international galleries and art institutions, including Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam, RossArt Gallery in Zurich, and BcmA Gallery in Berlin. Her art reflects a journey of reconciling fragmented ancestry and nomadic experiences in the search for "home" and identity that includes living and working in Hungary, Ukraine, Armenia, Poland, and Germany over the course of her life. Her work has been featured in leading art publications such as Izba Arts and The World Art News, and has garnered notable distinctions—including an Honorable Mention at ND Awards 2024 and the Artist Achievement Award at the 2024 Luxembourg Art Prize by The Pinacotheque.

Anastasia's family history traces back to Artsakh and features significant historical figures—a heritage that quietly fuels her investigation of ancestral narratives. Her focus on female resilience serves as a frameline in Anastasia Egonyan's rapidly evolving body of work. The artistic process is deeply rooted in exploration of culture and history of Armenia with bold approach for visual transformation and profound psychological self-reflection.

Anastasia integrates textiles and recycles available materials/artefacts repurposing them to create new contexts and meanings. Her practice includes photography, image transfer techniques, traditional Armenian artisan techniques and materials (i.e., sheep wool and blanket-making), and the delicate use of pearls. By incorporating Armenian words and common phrases into her creations, she preserves and celebrates her cultural identity. Anastasia draws deep symbolism from the simplicity of everyday life while honoring women's strength through historical and cultural perspectives.

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