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Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Degree Type
Graduate
Department
Creative Technologies
Mentor
Dr. Kristin Carlson
Mentor Department
Creative Technologies
Abstract
The multifarious artistic path of eminent Yerevan, Armenia artist Hayk Zakoyan is investigated in this paper. Deeply attached in his Armenian background and motivated by the natural environment, Hayk's work is known for its creative mix of art, technology, and music. Hayk deftly combines sound, images, and emotions as a Media Artist, Visual Artist, NFT Artist, Lighting Designer, and Music Composer to provide immersive and provocative events. The paper explores Hayk's early inspirations, his change from visualizing soundscapes to creating dynamic visual representations, and his use of cutting-edge technology including Python, GLSL, and proprietary sound analysis tools. It also looks at his unique grayscale palette and lighting design experience, which turns live events into mesmerizing visual extravaganz. By conducting a comparison examination with other modern artists such as Mikael Alafriz, the paper emphasizes the special features of Hayk's work and his contributions to the modern art scene. Hayk asks viewers to interact personally with his artwork by reinterpreting natural events via an abstract lens, therefore providing a fresh viewpoint on the beauty and complexity of nature.
Recommended Citation
Akter, Tonmoy, "Exploring the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Nature: The Work of Hayk Zakoyan" (2025). University Research Symposium. 515.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/rsp_urs/515