Red Black White

Nazik Armenakyan stages stories of several women's destinies that have changed dramatically due to the diagnosis of HIV, often acquired in marriage. By building trusting relationships and going through her doubts and fears, the artist gives voice to silent models and social injustice entangled with tradition, cultural codes, patriarchy, and the lack of choice. Images shot on 120 mm film and Hasselblad camera with a long exposure metaphorically lengthen the ringing silence of women and emphasize the courage of their decision to be seen.