Ani Sargsyan was born in Vanadzor, Armenia and spent the early years of her life in the United States. She received her BA in Art from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and a minor in Museum Studies. She is currently working towards her MFA degree in painting and drawing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ani’s works have been exhibited regionally both in the United States and Armenia. Using acrylics, oil, and transfer processes she uncovers Armenia’s rich history and culture by referencing the symbolism and motifs of ancient Armenian manuscripts. By merging these elements with personal experiences and observations from the ongoing conflict in the region, her compositions bring to light the encounters of contemporary Armenian life.