Sergey Tovmasyan

I refrain from cutting down trees; instead, I plant trees. Have you ever pondered why wood radiates heat when it burns? Have you observed the various hues of flames? I can discern the warmth and color of wood without setting it ablaze. I relish the aroma of wood; I communicate with it. Frequently, I find myself with a sketch in hand, eager to mold it into reality. The wood appears to whisper, "Wait, scrutinize my features. You desire me to take the form of a fish, but I possess the suppleness of a girl searching for her soulmate, a boy who will bring me joy."
Occasionally, a small dog on the street may inspire me. "Hey, master, carve me. I know you're a devoted animal lover." Indeed, I cherish every creature that God has crafted, confident that nothing is created without purpose. What I do is also a gift from above, and I express gratitude to the Almighty for bestowing upon me this approach and style of sculpture. I'm aware that many others like me engage in this form of artistic expression, and I find joy in that. This type of creation is akin to sanitation; we transform discarded materials into art for many people. Why demolish and burn an old closet, door, or window or let it decay in the rain when we can craft art from it? This...

1981-1984: Attended the film actor's theater studio affiliated with the "Hayfilm" film studio in Yerevan.

1984-1988: Studied at the acting faculty of the Yerevan Institute of Fine Arts and Theater under the guidance of Alexandr Kocharyan.

1981-1984: Worked at the H. Malyan movie actor's theater in Yerevan.

1988-1992: Worked at "Theater on Wheels" theater-studios.

1997-2001: Worked at "UNIMA" Armenia within the International Organization of Puppet Figures.

Since 2002: Works at the Sos Sargsyan State Hamazkayin Theater in Yerevan as an actor.

2015 Become a folk master of Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Creativity

2023 “Walk” Naregatsi Art Institute Yerevan, Armenia
2017 “Talk to me” Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Creativity Center, Yerevan, Armenia
2016 Hovhannes Sharambeyan Folk Creativity Center, Yerevan, Armenia
2015 H.Tumanyan state puppet theatre, Yerevan, Armenia
2014 Naregatsi Art Institute, title „What the trees tell”, Yerevan, Armenia