Raffi Tokatlian born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1957, is a sculptor of remarkable talent and is acclaimed as one of the finest figurative artists in his country.

Raised in a family of Armenian artists, he grew up reading stories about art. Inspired by the 15th century century painters, he was also influenced by surrealists and describes his style as “Surrrealmythoclassical”.

Tokatlian absorbed an extended range of techniques mainly concentrating on the lost wax method of bronze casting and patinas.

He studied in Beirut at the Fine Art School before moving to Paris in 1981, integrating the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in both fine arts and interior design.

Tokatlian brings his skills, life experiences and the profound respect of mankind together in his powerful sculptures. He is a creator of a series of captivating works that celebrate freedom, justice and above all spiritual love in all its meanings.