In Topophilia Tatiana Tavoukjian Ferahian, through her own drawings and haiku, depicts the genius loci of her places of interest. By capturing the unique spirit and distinctive character of these locations, in the context of their cultural, historical, and social parameters, she creates contemporary visual narratives with mythical implications.

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Topohilia from Tatiana Tavoukjian Ferahian on YouTube.

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“In Topophilia Tatiana Ferahian’s exquisite pen and wash drawings are created in relation to her sense of the “Genius loci,” or essence of places she is familiar with or has travelled to, and includes her personal story and experiences in these locations, enhanced by the addition of a mythological layer. Her images are elaborated by the haiku, which she has composed in relation to her visual perceptions and her research into cultural and historical references.” – Nomi Rowe