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Thursday, March 3, 2005

AGBU YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF LOS ANGELES PRESENT DIG ART EXHIBIT

Pasadena, CA – AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles (YPLA) hosted
DIG Art, an exhibit of digital artwork, the weekend of January 21st at
AGBU Pasadena Center. The opening night event attracted over 300
guests. DIG Art showcased the works of cutting-edge artists in the
Armenian community who transform traditional two-dimensional artwork
into three-dimensional computer imagery and animation.

Under the direction of YPLA Chairwoman, Cynthia Simonian, the YPLA
Committee curated a striking exhibit by displaying the artwork in an
industrial setting with print work and looping demo reels on plasma
screens set to vibrant sounds. Participating artists included Hovig
Alahaidoyan, Zareh Gorjian, Yvette Khalafian, Roger Kupelian, Michele
Matossian, Mike Yazijian, and Addis Zaryan.

DIG Art was also proud to present the U.S. premiere of “Pencils to
Pixels,” a short documentary chronicling the wide shift from hand
drawn animation to 3-D, computer-generated imagery. The film included
interviews with renowned animation artists, directors, and
producers. “The documentary is a fantastic piece featuring some of the
best artists in animation, from Disney, DreamWorks, Sony, and Rhythm
and Hues. It gives an in-depth look at the transition from the artists
perspective, and it was a great ‘tie-in’ for the exhibit,” commented
Jamie Kezlarian Bolio, “Pencils to Pixels” cast and crew member.

YPLA Chairwoman Cynthia Simonian added, “The exhibit’s main purpose
was to introduce and promote Armenian artists who have excelled in the
field of digital imagery. Our community should know about these
artists who truly are a force in their respective professions of film,
academia, and science.”

Established in 1995, AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles has
created an exciting environment that encourages fellow Armenian
professionals to network by cultivating a greater sense of community
through its many philanthropic, cultural, and educational
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