The Artists of Gyumri | Turning A Difficult Past Into A Beautiful Future
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2021
- While some might consider the arts not to be a viable career path, the work of artists is indispensable to creating a beautiful and colorful culture and expression of the times. Gyumri is Armenia's second largest city and is considered to be the the cultural capital of the country. While there was a devastating earthquake in 1988 that killed thousands of people and levelled the majority of the cities architecture, Gyumri's citizens are resilient in rebuilding the city to be even better than before. I was very honored to visit the homes and studios of 3 prominent local artists who are making positive changes in the city through their work. I hope you enjoy the video and you can learn more and support their work down below.
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I have Armenian friends and they are very smart and ambitious people. Very hospitable and kind.
Wow Gyumri looks wonderful. I'm definitely putting Armenia on my bucket list.
OK, it's on my list for my next visit to Armenia.
One can’t get enough of Armenia. Btw nice background music choice
Thank you!
everything about armenia is beautiful.
I agree with you.
I appreciate how your channel has videos such as this that make an effort to showcase the perpectives of the people living on the places you visit, instead of just showing around the places in a superficial way. Great content!
Thank you very much!
Exquisite video and interviews of amazingly talented Armenians! Khatchaturian is one of my all time favourite composers, and I was fortunate to have played in a simultaneous exhibition (He played against 60+ opponents!) given by former Chess World Champion (1963-69) Tigran Petrosian!
Alina! I am so impressed by the quality and depth of this video!! In true documentary style, you have captured some of the most fascinating local content, giving not only the surface features of a city, but the heart and soul of her people, artists and history. Most of your videos are superior works, but this one somehow excels and graduates into the realm of major television quality - reminds me of something like CBS’ “Sunday Morning”, in North America. You have such mastery of the documentary art form! Just wow!! Amazing! Sending love and congrats!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, David! Tried to do something new 🙂
@@AlinaMcleod I’d say you nailed it! I know you’re busy, so thanks for the reply and your sweet sensitivity! I’m honored.
With all the talented artists, we can see why Gyumri is the cultural capital of Armenia! That is cool that they are staying in a smaller area.
Thank you so much Alina! Armenian people are very kind. ♥️
Hi Alina! Thanks for showcasing the wonderful art and music and the inspirational creative artists of Gyumri - the cultural capital of Armenia! For more than a decade the choral director of the Montréal Lithuanian choir was a native Armenian - who also speaks Lithuanian fluently.
Warm-hearted people who, despite the difficulties, have kept their smiles and wise outlook on life ... Greetings from Bulgaria!
Wonderful stories, wonderful people, wonderful art. Linked with beautiful shots of the city and such a haunting theme. This is very special.
Alina, thanks for traveling to Armenia and showing what it has to offer. Its not as glorious and large as some other countries but we have beautiful stuff and history to see as well and thanks for seeing that.
Very interesting. And again, rise from the ashes.
Alina I just wanted to say how impressive Armenia is, but also your work is always improving! I have truly loved your perspective of Armenia so far.
Thank you so much!
Well done Alina! It is so good that you support and show Armenian art - in all its dimensions! Keep shooting and discovering other beautiful corners of the world!
My mom was born and raised in Gyumri and I come from a very artistic family. It’s so beautiful seeing the artists of this city.
That's awesome!
@@AlinaMcleod ❤️ thanks for this video!
Barev, Alina. Super to see more about Armenia and the artworking people. Sure a gem it is. I Like to go there again. Real good and interesting work. Take care and stay safe, always.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing their beautiful artworks, Alina. Wonderful arts & amazing artists.
Привет Алина, спасибо за очень интересное видео, прекрасно подобранную фоновую музыку. Талантливые и душевные люди, прекрасная атмосфера. Смотришь и чувствуешь умиротворение души.
I enjoyed how you tried something new in this video, this video truly embodies you. Whether you go rock climbing on the side of a mountain or you highlight the artists who make the sculptures or portraits of the mountains. You are never afraid to try something new and this shines through with every video you do .You have to be in love with life to enhance the beauty of it. Love how you highlighted the artists who love what they do. That's why your subscribers love the work you do. Great video!
Thank you very much! I appreciate it :)
Reaching out to other artists as in the case of Gyumri only shows the artist you are. It takes an artist to make it shine. Well done!
What a pation for new and original content!! Bravo Alina!
Arts for me any day :)
Wow what a beautiful video Alina
Thank you!
Thanks Alina. Your Armenia episodes have been particularly interesting for me since it looks like I'll be heading there. And now thanks to you I'll make it a point to visit Gyumri. Thanks again for all your good work.
Thank you! Hope you have a great time!
Amazing Armenia 🇦🇲 love Armenia the most beautiful place on 🌎
Beautiful and interesting video.
spotlight on arts makes everything alive and vital and we see the humanity of people just as they are, no religion, no politics, is arts another word for empathy.
FANTASTIC video. A true reflection of your AMAZING good taste & talent. Loving the tribute to the amazing artists of Gyumri. Such a pleasure to watch. Great job.
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This was so informative and interestingly amazing! Thank you so much for what you are doing in bringing these videos to us! Your efforts are very much appreciated!
Absolutely delightful video. In loved with your Armenia series and the way you compose the whole video- the flow of music, images and story. Gorgeous and so beautiful, love the background music. It does make a difference and to me your content is so meaningful and impactful because you are not just skimming the surface and jumping from place to place chasing content and likes. Instead you do take your time to settle and feel the local vibe and experience it to allow you to create this great stories that are most of the time off the beaten track.
I needed something like this as yesterday and today had disappointing experience where youtuber that I liked and respected reached absolute low in a chase of sensational content, likes and more subs, but doing so he did something that I find disrespectful and tasteless to say the least. When you follow someone's journey for long time you become somewhat attached and you start to think you know them.
Thank you for your great work and fantastic video!
Thank you very much :)
So much talent in such a small nation. Thank you for this.
Amazing art work, these artists could make a lot of money in the West or America, but they chose to come back! Thank you Alina for an excellent video, once again!
Thanks for showcasing these amazing artists
Great video.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing ! Enjoy your presentation ! Thanks for the folks sharing !
Stunning art work. A joy to watch.
The term starving artists is not just a catchy phrase but a sort of almost universal truth. Most artists have some sort of job to feed the body, while their art feeds their soul. Some find their talent recognized and can make a living solely by being an artist. But as the one man said artists are born artists. As you personally know artists create in their chosen medium because they have to create. When and if they find an audience for their work is really largely immaterial to the creation of the work. The artistic creations will occur anyway.
As difficult as it can be, it does feel incredibly meaningful when that success does begin to break through :)
GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL UA-camR!
Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful fantastic day! This is really a super magnificent fascinating video! 😁👍❤️🇦🇲📹💯👏🥇🌟 Wow! Gyumri really is a amazing city! There is so much outstanding history and art around the city. Mr. Topchyan’s work of art is absolutely magnificent. The art for the children’s books look amazing! Mr. Vartanyan’s sculptures are incredible craftsmanship, a work of art! Drawing, painting and sculpting art is a true passion. Thank you so much Alina to share with us your magnificent travels around the world. I always enjoy watching your beautiful videos. All of your videos are amazing outstanding grand masterpieces. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer in the world! 😁👍✈️🌎📹👏🥇💯🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. Have a super marvelous time in Armenia! 😊🙏❤️👋🇦🇲👍🌟
They are incredibly talented people. Thank you!
Thank you very much for this beautiful video about the artists. I have been following your videos about Armenia (since I am going to visit very soon) and this one is the best so far… so much talent and passion but also struggles and pain one can see in the eyes of the artists! I will certainly visit them with hope to contribute with whatever I can to support their work.
Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful time!
As a working musician, your words at 4:25 ring true.
A very great inspirational video, Alina!❤️
Loved your video. Good to see the artist are around and sculptors who have taken time give back to their communities. Thank you for sharing video. Great job Alina again.
Gyumri... My Gyumri...
Good that you included links to your service providers, I find it very useful when youtubers do that!
Thank you for this educational clip. It was moving to see two unglamorous art masters, hear their words, catch a glimpse of their works. I had heard about Gyumri becoming a spot for IT businesses, but didn't know about its artists. I now need to look for a nice video tour of the city to appreciate the locale, until I go there in person.
I remember in 2019 they had a very big art festival near my work at downtown. So on my lunch break I went to check it out. I was so fascinated about so many talented and artistic pieces. I almost bough a piece a headless metal figure that costed 175 dollars (way out of my price range).
We often forget that original art takes weeks , months even years to make but that other side of the brain says " do you really need this?"
Wow, wow, wow, one of the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam, ever.
just came across this channel. such a quality content! it's like bald and bankrupt's sophisticated version 😀
haha thank you. I love Bald's videos.
сколько талантливых людей есть в Армении! Спасибо Вам, Алина, за Ваши рассказы и путешествия
By interviewing specific groups of people, your videos gain in quality. Good shots, excellent background music, and correct timing of the written info make it a pleasure watching. Many thanks and stay safe.
That day sculpture is amazing
Hi Alina, your documentary in Gyumri is very informative, we got benefit in viewing your vlogs, in any circumstance, your vlogs around world is not just easy, your viewers are get satisfied and we are happy and amaze to the effort you made. so be safe and healthy during this worldwide pandemic.... God Bless You.. bye....
6:39 these paintings are sensacional
Love it. Thank u Alina, great video!
Thank you Alina, wonderful video from Gyumri.
Superb ! God bless you , Alina , for your supporting the artists of Gyumry ! 👍
Great work Alina! This was not just a travel video, it’s the content of another level.
Thank you!
Very interesting and illuminating indeed. Thanks for showing this. :-)
My pleasure!
Alina I love the approach you are doing your videos taking us to learn and focus on the Armenian rich culture, great Alina and thanks, love.
I believe It is very important to feel different cultures and arts and interact with many people from other countries. Many thanks Alina to let me know some of them about Armenia from your video.
Thanks Alina, one of your best videos yet
Thank you!
Such a well done video, Alina. It's nice to see you focus on a specific subject, and I think you're a natural interviewer! Thanks for bringing exposure to these artists. If I ever make it to Armenia I will certainly have to find some of Vahan's prints.
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful time!
Alina, this is one of your best videos. Great quality and utterly impressive. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you very much :)
I've been following you Alina for over a year now. And you are improving Greatly 👏.
Thanks for all the Hard Work. Be Safe, Much Love 🙏✌👍💙😎
Thank you so much!
Very Very nice 👌.
Really excellent video, Alina! Although I enjoy all of your videos, this one seems a cut above. Thank you so much for showing us this side of Armenia.
Thank you so much!
I love this style of video. Hearing the touching stories of people living in the place we visit. More of a documentary. Beautifully done!
Thank you!
Beautiful art wonderful video.
Have nice trip
all information is so good thank you Alina
Thank you
Another one of the great ones from you. I often imagine that you will have shelves and shelves of History information at your fingertips you certainly find the places to learn the real truth. I love all your videos from here, keep going Alina! Cheers!!
Thank you, Michael!
Very inspirational video ❤️
Большое спасибо Алина за прекрасный ролик! Он у Вас получился очень чувственным и содержательным! ЛАЙК С ПОДПИСКОЙ!
Cпасибо!
This was such a very special video. I'm reminded why creativity is so deeply necessary in these times. And otherwordly healing. Beautifully captured and loved how tender the storytelling was ❤️ xoxo
Absolutely :) Thank you
A Beautiful human being...
thank you :)
Amazing. This was like a professional short film.
Hi Alina from Armenia thanks for visiting Armenia and make amazing videos!!!😘
I love this,wish I had know to play any musical instruments! Thanks Great place and you!😊
Great Alina.......Do more of these!!
Videographers doing good interviews about the motivations of working creative artists are the exception! Keep up the great work!
Much appreciated!
hello alına friend good day and all armenian friend have fun always 🍱🥗🍹🍕from turkey
Hey Alina nice performing of arts in gyumry Armenia nice temperature nice artistic people and you look beautiful with your pink dress
One of your best vlogs, like the ones from Saskatchewan, whith your dad.
Sports, crafts, farming, schools and care, which are particular for the country could maybe give a good vlog too.
Nice walking street, i like it.
Very eye opening Alina, Gummi has a lot of potential!#
Gyumri
Seeing the art of local artist isn't often featured in travel vlogs. This was so interesting. I felt inspired but also a bit sad that it's difficult now because of Covid. Hoping for better times in the near future.
Thank you! Hopefully things will open up more soon :)
If you ever go to Tbilisi, Georgia , try to meet an painter named Alex Berdysheff. He is one of few unique Georgian artists. And thanks for showing artists in your video. It is so rare to find such travel video that digs into the artistic community of a place , delving deep into the culture of that region.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Art can be a really powerful thing! especially in all eloquence, that's why you need to be careful not to offend the critics out there! especially when it comes to the truth. Thankyou Alina.
Alina you are an angel, I always wanted to go to Gumry and see the art world there, plz plz if you still in Shirak/ Gumry area, go to national maestro Minas Avetisyan’s museum in Jajurd; he was the 2nd best painter after Saryan back in Soviet time; you will love his works, best wishes and thanks a million dear Alina.❤️
I like your Videos
I liked your vídeo and I wish a great day
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Алиночка, ты прекрасна, как всегда!
I AM WELL DAMN TO BE DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH ALINA MCLEOD!
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