“Memory and Motion: The Paintings of Hratchya Hayents” features more than 20 paintings by Armenian-American artist Hratchya Hayents. Born in Cyprus and raised in Soviet Armenia, Hayents was trained in both sculpture and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts before immigrating to the United States in 1980. In addition to his artistic practice, Hayents is a Planning Advisor at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. His painting style incorporates a harmonious blend of action and meditation. He strives to push visual boundaries as he addresses subjects of compassion, equality, and unity. Hayents states that his guiding impulse is the belief that love and peace are the primary drivers of the human spirit, and that colors – like tears – have no nationality.

The opening reception for “Memory and Motion: The Paintings of Hratchya Hayents” will occur on October 23, 2024 from 5 PM-7:30 PM. To RSVP, email museum@forestlawn.com. The exhibition is open through January 12, 2025.

Hours and Directions: Forest Lawn Museum is open Tues-Sun, 10 AM-5 PM. The museum address is 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Enter the main gate and proceed up the hill. Follow signs to the museum, which is located at the top of the hill. Admission and parking are free.

Hratchya Hayents, Syunik (yellow and blue), 2023, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Hratchya Hayents, Female and Male, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.