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cultures that find confluence in these weaves, baskets, wall<\/p>\n
hangings and lighting. The works combine tradition and<\/p>\n
modern technology, with references to Armenian culture and<\/p>\n
craft as well as modern day New York City. The materials<\/p>\n
and methods with vastly different origins and connotations<\/p>\n
are used harmoniously to create hybrid pieces that<\/p>\n
represent dualistic identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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