This meaningful one-of-a-kind Michael Aram sculpture is his interpretation of the khatchkar—the traditional Armenian cross—crafted out of metal. The khatchkar is represented by an apricot tree with an open outer frame. The frame represents the historical attempt to diminish the Armenian people, but there is one tree limb that extends beyond the frame symbolizing their perseverance. This extended limb’s branches are the only ones with leaves to signify those who survived the Armenian Genocide as well as a symbol of life. A dove sits atop the highest branch representing hope and the Holy Ghost. At the base of the tree lay fallen leaves—representing all the Armenians who sadly lost their lives during the genocide. The leaves of the apricot tree are heart-shaped honoring all these Armenian souls. The sculpture is entirely dark bronze except the leaves attached to the highest branches which are a golden bronze while the dove is cast out of silverplated bronze. The dimensions are 33” x 22 1/4” x 12”.
It is a piece being made in honor and in remembrance of all those who perished and survived the Armenian Genocide.
This original creation titled, Perpetual Perseverance, will be auctioned on ebay starting OCTOBER 12th. The auction will finish the evening of the reception for Michael Aram in Chicago: Thursday, OCTOBER 21st at 8:30 p.m. (CDT) with access to ebay for those attending the reception. Michael has so kindly donated this piece to Save the ArQ with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit. In addition, Michael will be signing all pieces purchased this evening and Tabula Tua will be donating 10% of all proceeds to Save the ArQ.
