Contemporary Figurative Paintings Inspired by the Timeless Relationship Between Humans and Horses

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A woman with long dark hair sitting indoors in front of a large window, with a painting of a horse on an easel in front of her. The woman is wearing a black vest over a white long sleeve shirt and a silver bracelet.

Zari Kazandjian is a contemporary figurative oil painter reinterpreting the tradition of animal portraiture through the language of Old Master painting. Her paintings examine the emotional and symbolic presence of animals, exploring vulnerability, instinct, memory, and the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world.