Under the Shadow of a Veiled Mountain
The series taken in Armenia, follows several journeys to smaller villages bordering Azerbaijan in the northern regions of the country.The images serve as visual metaphors for fragments of collective memories, showing a younger generation shaped by history and resilience. In our memory, we create a world of personal meaning, where we belong because we remember. Mount Ararat is the national symbol of Armenian identity. It became part of Turkey in 1921, and many Armenians still consider it their cultural property.This nostalgia for Ararat is inescapable,especially since the mountain can be seen from many places within the country.The cloud formations around the mountain converge from winds coming from long distances.Centuries ago these winds were given names in connection to human states of mind. Every given name has a special meaning in Armenia.A name can give a hint about where a person is coming from and will shape their future personality. One of the most common first names in Ararat.