Artist Aazam Irilian invites viewers to discover the
Preserved Memories
Solo Exhibition
Gallery 825
May 4 – June 7, 2024
[Los Angeles, May 2024] – Gallery 825 is delighted to announce its upcoming solo exhibition, Aazam Irilian: Preserved Memories, on display from May 4 to June 7, 2024. This profound exhibition invites viewers to explore the sensation of loss and legacy, of both the joy and pain of remembering. The installation project honors those who suffer/ed from Alzheimer’s dementia and reveals its impact not only on those afflicted but also on those who love them.
Preserved Memories is a sensitive, impactful, and beautiful exploration of memory – and how fragile and meaningful our memories are in human life. Consisting of five different major sections, Irilian’s work depicts personal and moving stories of loss through a varied and immersive mix of mediums including sculptural assemblages and recorded stories. The exhibition also allows space for visitors to write their own stories to be included in future presentations.
Preserved Memories includes drawings of stylized figures filled with brain cells drawn on panels of Pelon fabric to represent the inner changes that the individual goes through. Altered photographs of family members signify the individual that is fading away from our lives. Sculptural assemblages made from personal and meaningful belongings tell the stories of the family member who has lost their memory. Recorded stories told by loved ones share treasured memories that will be dear for the rest of their lives.
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Gallery 825 is the exhibition arm of the Los Angeles Art Association. LAAA began as a civic art institution in the 1920s, connecting elite art interests to Hollywood collectors, emerging after World War II as the center of Los Angeles modernism and finally becoming the city’s nexus for emerging artists of all media. LAAA serves as a dynamic force for contemporary ideas, outreach, and community. Gallery 825 and Los Angeles Art Association are located in the heart of La Cienega Boulevard’s Restaurant Row at 825 North La Cienega Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Aazam Irilian is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary artist who bridges the gap between art and science by pushing the limits of her medium and seeking new possibilities. Using everyday materials, Irilian strives to reveal the complexity and beauty of nature while addressing important social and environmental issues. With the use of mineral solutions and salts she creates captivating textures and effects that add depth and interest.
Irilian’s Solo exhibitions include Stillness In Chaos, Poway Center for Performing Arts (PCPA), San Diego, CA (2024), Cosmic Whispers, Fabrik Projects Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (2021), and New World at CIM Group Gallery in Anaheim, CA (2014). She was the featured artist at the Museum of Art & History – MOAH: CEDAR, Lancaster, California (2015) and her art has been featured in publications Diversions LA (2023 & 2024), A Century of CA Women Artists (2021), Voyage LA, Life & Work with Aazam Irilian (2021), and Fusionart: Creative Expression Through the Heart (2012).
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4th from 2 – 4 pm.
Location: 825 N. La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069
Gallery Hours: By appointment—Please call: 310.652.8272
Media Inquiries and High-Resolution Images and Interviews: aazam@aazamirilian.com.
