SAMI MARTASIAN
Sami Martasian is an illustrator and musician living in Brighton MA. Their work, mostly autobiographical, explores themes of selfhood, connection to nature and existing in the world as a trans Armenian person who cant help but see the beauty in everything
Pick up this print at The Grove
ARTIST Q&A
Born: Redlands, San Bernandino
Currently lives: Brighton, MA
Title of artwork: You thought
What’s it about? This was part of a print project for Hye-phen mag a Queer Armenian collective that does amazing work to support community in and out of diaspora. I encourage everyone to check them out and take in the work they highlight.
Where else can we find your work? I just put out a small book called “new Armenia” through speakeasy printshop- otherwise just instagram i guess
What would your last meal be? xanax, dunkin donuts impossible sausage sandwich with hashbrowns and hot sauce stacked on it, root beer with lots of ice, and paklava
If it was your turn to host book club, which title would you choose? Our Right To struggle -Selected writings by Monte Melkonian on the Armenian National Question
Go-to karaoke song? Every morning – Sugar Ray
Favorite place in Allston/Brighton for takeout? Yoma
What have you learned about your creative practice over the last year? it would be very cool to not have a day job and beating myself up for being behind or late on art projects while i plug away teaching 50 hours a week is a waste of time and energy <3 I need to just do my best and keep making stuff
A piece of advice you would give to your pre-pandemic self? Buy 7 nice stuffed animals
