Marshal Baghramyan Ave — archival inkjet print by Billy Shannon, edition of 10
Marshal Baghramyan Ave print in situ
Limited edition print

Marshal Baghramyan Ave

2022
Small 18 × 25.5 cm $160 AUD
Large 26.5 × 37.5 cm $350 AUD

Unframed

Archival inkjet on Hahnemühle Baryta 325gsm
Edition of 10
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Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a beautiful city. Apart from the sculptural work which adorns it, the city is quite overrun with vegetation. In every available spot, a vine or tree takes root and flourishes. In every private garden there are fruit trees. Marshal Baghramyan Avenue is one of the main streets leading out of the city and it is brimming with trees and vines.

I think that the amount of vegetation influences and reflects the personality of the city's inhabitants. In a city where three marked traffic lanes accommodate four or so rows of cars, the plants create calm and attempt to clean the air. In this work, the plants have overtaken the cars, the people and pervade the air. Sona Babajanyan is half-seen on the street where she grew up, happy and in tune with the vibe of the city.