The Istanbul-born Armenian conceptual artist Sarkis’s fifth solo exhibition, Children’s Rain Call with the Colours of the Rainbow, offers a playful exploration of collective healing. Inspired by workshops he led with children at the Venice and Mardin Biennales, the exhibition invites viewers to engage with the universal experience of rain, seen through the eyes of the next generation.

Sarkis, who has lived in Paris since 1964, is known for his commitment to innovation and his courage in experimenting with various mediums, including sculpture, video, neon, stained glass and photography. Since 1976 his art has been dominated by two central concepts: Kriegsschatz (spoils of war) and Leidschatz (treasure of suffering), themes that underscore his ongoing dialogue with remembrance.

In this exhibition, Sarkis presents 49 round-shaped mirrors, each serving as a metaphor for the cleansing and transformative power of rain. The mirrors are adorned with colorful rain patterns created by children from local neighborhood associations and schools. Their fingerprints, imprinted on the glass, form delicate layers of colour that evoke the fleeting beauty of rainfall while also symbolising the act of collective creation. The work challenges the viewer to reflect not only on the role of memory in art but also on the importance of shared experiences in the healing process.

By blending playful engagement with profound themes, Sarkis transforms these colorful mirrors into a powerful statement on the potential for art to serve as both a collective act and a personal journey. Children’s Rain Call with the Colours of the Rainbow is a testament to Sarkis’s ability to turn simple acts into profound meditations on the human experience, bridging generations through the language of art.

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