| Garri Dadyan |
 Garri Dadyan, b. 1952 in Baku, Azerbaijan, was named a National Master Artist of the Soviet Union in 1985 for his unparalleled mastery of repousse metal work. In 1993 he became a member of the UNESCO International Federation of Artists in recognition of his superior artistry. A master metal smith, Mr. Dadyan employs the techniques of chasing and repousse, wax casting, engraving and niello with equal virtuosity. Working in gold, silver, and copper, with precious stones and enamel, Garri brings old world mastery to the new world that few can emulate. Garri's works have been exhibited throughout Russia and the former Soviet Union in the Russian Artists' Union National Galleries and Exhibits, and are held by a majority of foreign embassies in Moscow. He has fulfilled numerous private commissions for high-level government officials in the Kremlin, high-ranking officers of the Soviet and Russian military and KGB, and for wealthy individuals. Garri Dadyan has been resident in the United States since 1997, where he and his family emigrated due to the ethnic persecution of Armenians in Azerbaijan and Russia. Major Exhibits and Public Works: 1989-97 Permanent Exhibits, National Central Galleries, Russian Artists’ Union 1985, 1987, 1989-97 Permanent Exhibits, Central Artists’ Gallery, Soviet Artists’ Union 1978-95 Exhibitions in Mexico, Japan, and European countries 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 All Soviet Artists’ Exhibit, Multiple locations, Russia 1975-85 Public works for various Azerbaijani and Soviet Ministries: Interior, State Security, Postal Service, Public Transport, Republican Economic Exhibitions, the Soviet Military 1980 Seven installations for the 1980 Olympics 1975 Soiuz-Apollo Wall Sized Repousse Herald Awards and Affiliations 1993 Member, UNESCO International Federation of Artists 1991 Member, United Russian Artists 1989 Member, Art Society in Moscow 1986 National Arts Fair, Moscow 1985 National Master Artist, Soviet Artists’ Union 1981 Central Moscow Gallery 1980 Central National Gallery 1979 National Master of Repousse, Russian Artist Gallery of Moscow 1974-79 National Arts Fund Contact: email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it phone: (425) 417-1269 |