Anoush Nicoghosian
Artist

Can you tell us a little bit about what you do?
I’m a lettering artist and founder of anoush dsgn®, an L.A. based small business dedicated to Armenian Alphabet Art. Known for my hand drawn letter forms and illustrations that highlight the beauty of Armenian letters, my work is often bilingual and is focused on stylized but visually pleasing lettering art. My personal drive to preserve the Armenian alphabet and create an original style of my own has pushed me to where I am today professionally.

How did you first become interested in art?
I’ve always loved to draw and had a thing for the Armenian alphabet. Even when I was a child back in the Netherlands where I grew up half Armenian, half Dutch. When I first decided to combine my love for art and Armenian letters, I began with the idea that I could take an ancient script and bring a new and adventurous approach to the table. I called it “Armenian Alphabet Art with a Twist” and it drew the attention of both Armenian and non-Armenian viewers. What started as a hobby by sharing my hand lettering experiments on social media grew into owning an online shop where people can find a selection of my artwork they would want to welcome into their home.

How does art enrich a community, and what are some ways people can engage with art in Burbank?
Art has the ability to bring people together, inspire creativity, and preserve a community’s cultural heritage. Burbank offers plenty of art related activities and spots around the city that anyone can participate in or visit. Galleries, exhibitions, performances, markets, or even art in public spaces. Burbank also has several boutique shops that host art events or exhibits, like Lusanet Collective, a designers collective hub and retail store, which has given me the wonderful opportunity to showcase my artwork on their walls.

If you could share with our community one thing about art, what would it be?
Art has the power to make a meaningful difference in a community. It expresses and explores common human themes while giving us a fresh look on the world. It can make you think, wonder, or even laugh out loud. Whatever your preference for creativity might be, art will always have a positive effect on our cultural enrichment.

To find out more about Anoush and her work, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.