Voids

"Voids" is a collection of paintings and drawings depicting a state of loss, loneliness, and emptiness of emotions. This series of artworks was produced by Avanessian at the stage of his life when he experienced great emotional instability in order to try and make sense of emotions that he felt at times numb and at times overwhelming.

Many of these artworks are self-portraits painted by him before he discovered that he is transgender. Upon looking back at them, the uneasiness and self-analysis visible in all of these works gain a whole new meaning. Initially intended to be an exploration of emotions, it has now turned into the reflection on the period of time when he was alienated from himself.