A personal exhibition has been opened at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. It is being held in memory of a talented artist from Mary, who would have turned 75 this year. The name of this artist is David Arushayants.

The exhibition opens with the painting "Composition." A woman is calmly drinking tea on the doorstep of her home, but her thoughts drift to moments from the past, when she, as a young bride, timidly walks around her husband's house. The new family and unfamiliar surroundings makes her uneasy. But time has flown by unnoticed, and now she is the mistress of the house. This once alien and intimidating home has become her own. The painting conveys the psychological state of the woman as transformed by time.

Next to this painting is an appealing pencil work titled "The Hat Seller." Yashuli has arrived at the market on a bicycle—an unusual mode of transport for an elderly man. The bicycle, turned upside down, is positioned behind him, while several telpeks are displayed on sticks in front. The graphic quality of the work is so impressive that it holds visitors' attention for a long time.

David Arushayants often turned to graphic art in his creative work. The subjects of his pieces are mostly related to domestic animals—"Cockfights," "Accompanying the Bride," "Camel," and others. One of these works, "Camel Calf," is particularly touching. A small incident occurred with this painting: the image of a camel calf lying on the ground with its head raised high was initially misunderstood due to its unusual pose. As a result, workers at the Exhibition Center hung the painting sideways. Fortunately, Lyudmila Viktorovna, David Armaisiovich's wife, noticed the mistake before the exhibition opened.

David Arushayants did not embrace abstraction. However, in his painting "Spitak," one can find some elements of this genre. The artist sought to convey on canvas a cry from the soul caused by the tragic earthquake that occurred in Armenia. In the first days after the tragedy, he traveled to Spitak to support his compatriots during their difficult time. This trip resulted in the creation of "Spitak."

With the exception of this painting, all his works are created in a realistic style. Nevertheless, many of them remain somewhat enigmatic, leaving art historians with puzzles to solve as they try to uncover all their hidden meanings.

One of the artist's favorite themes was portraits of elderly women. In their eyes, one can read countless stories and interpret them in different ways.

"David Armaisovich had a perfect command of the Turkmen language—particularly its colloquial form," says Lyudmila Viktorovna. "This made his speech 'sweet,' and it became a key during conversations with any elderly woman. They trusted him with their stories, posed for him, and allowed him to take photographs."

David Armaisovich had another notable trait—he read extensively about artists, watched television programs about art, and explored art-related topics on the Internet. He was so knowledgeable that during visits to museums in Italy, he would correct guides by providing more precise information.

At the opening of the exhibition, experts noted one unique feature in his work: he had his own calm color palette. Even when addressing dramatic themes, he never stepped beyond this palette.

The exhibition includes 85 paintings and has sparked significant interest among visitors. Lyudmila Arushayants, noticing this enthusiasm, has decided to continue showcasing her husband's works in future exhibitions—especially since David Armaisiovich's collection is quite extensive.