Arpine Shakhbandaryan creates custom designed letters, texts, maps, and gifts adorned with genuine gold leaf for private collections and special occasions. To discuss your project, please contact Arpine here.
Armenian American Museum Square Foot Certificate
The Square Foot Certificate was designed by Arpine Shakhbandaryan, a Glendale-based Armenian American artist. Her creation with the Museum’s signature velvet color was inspired by the style of traditional Armenian illustrated manuscripts and symbols of eternity representing the perseverance of the Armenian people.
“I was humbled to be entrusted with the role of designing the Square Foot Certificate for the Armenian American Museum,” stated artist Arpine Shakhbandaryan. “My vision for the commemorative certificate was to create a treasured keepsake that would celebrate Armenian arts, culture, and history.”
Supporters can donate and reserve Square Foot Certificates by visiting the Museum website at https://www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org/SqFt or calling the Museum office at (818) 351-3554.
Square Foot Certificates can be presented in the donor’s name, dedicated in the memory of a loved one, or dedicated in honor of a family, child, business, organization, and more.
Glendale City Clerk Certificate of Appreciation
I was honored to collaborate with Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Ardy Kassakhian to create the new Certificate of Appreciation for his office. The certificates will be presented to select individuals who have made a special contribution to the City Clerk’s office furthering the cause of democracy, civic engagement and public good.
My design features symbols from the City of Glendale including the official bird – a peacock, the official tree – the jacaranda, and the official flower – the yellow hibiscus. All were designed in the style of the Armenian illuminated manuscripts. Echelon Fine Printing in Los Angeles helped us choose the perfect gold foil to illuminate the piece and produced the final prints.
The certificate debuted on May 15, 2018 to the Glendale City Hall Student Ambassadors who completed the program. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 818-548-2094.
Historic and Modern Map of Armenia
Three months of planning and research and six months of burning, painting, and gold leafing to create this custom map depicting historic and modern Armenian cities.
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