Influential Armenian Women of the World
Viva-MTS is a company that focuses on highlighting the many Armenians across the world who have contributed to their various fields of work, from the arts and music to the sciences. Together with the Panarmenian Geographic Association, they have published numerous volumes with beautiful tributes to these Armenians, most recently, two volumes dedicated to influential Armenian women.
Elizabeth had the great honour of being featured in “Influential Armenian Women of the World: Volume 12”, which you can view here.
Fine Art Magazine Q&A
MATDOT Art Center Fine Art Magazine Q&A
FAM: What is the message behind the painting 'The Blue Room'?
ER: Social distancing and the art of loneliness expressed in symbolism holding the key to the locked heart facing the new confrontations. Feverish tune of the distant requiem , conducted by the many temptations of erroneous behaviours.
FAM: As you mentioned about your art is related to Picasso, May I ask the element that inspired by him.
ER: As a young Artist I was very fascinated by Picasso’s unique artistic style and art journey. Picasso was not my inspiration, but unconsciously may have influenced some of my paintings. Maybe why today my art is known to be bold and whimsical!
FAM: How do you feel about COVID19 outbreak? is it make you sad or happy? or more productive?
ER: We all experienced how quickly the old normal can become the new normal. The Covid-19 has of course not been a happy time, but it’s been a time many has had the chance to look deeper into our feelings, which has for me been inspiring for the creativity.
Baan Lae Suan Magazine Interview
The Thai home and garden magazine Baan Lae Suan did a lovely interview showcasing my home and art studio for their December issue:
“We needed space for living and the art studio. Finally, we found this place and fell in love with it because of the big space and the beautiful open view of the sky and cityscape. My first thought was that the kitchen and the pantry should be near the big terrace to give an airy atmosphere.” Elizabeth says of the 250 square meter condominium she and her husband have lived in for the past 5 years. “We love to decorate. It's like a game for us. Most of our furniture comes from our old house, where we lived since 1988. When we had to move we realised how much stuff we had collected from over the years. We have collected many artefacts and paintings from our journeys, so we had to choose some to bring to our new home, and leave some.”
Elizabeth’s vivacious personality is obviously reflected in her home decoration, especially in her mix and match style that makes her home never boring. The open plan house is like her big canvas with the living room, pantry, dining room and bedroom all connected harmoniously by the “fifty shades of grey” wall. “I like to mix between the modern paintings with antiques, antique furniture with modern, and the old with the new. So the lighting is very important. I use indirect lighting to create the atmosphere and let the paintings shine. That's why I chose the grey walls. The grey is good for everything in our home.” The layout also represents her happy thoughts. “I don't like to place things in a “normal” way. Why does it all have to be straight? So I did the layout of my sofa at an angle. I don't want everything to be too perfect. It's more fun that way.”
About her art studio, she says “We bought the apartment next door to turn into my art studio, connecting it to our living place.” The studio is full of Elizabeth’s paintings spanning over 30 years. Her new large, curved painting is in the centre of the studio surrounded by a lot of her other paintings, making the studio colourful and powerful. She has a sliding rack built into the wall to keep her paintings away from direct light.”
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L’Officiel Magazine Interview
I had the pleasure of opening up my home and art studio to L’Officiel Thailand. Thanks for the great interview, L’Officiel!
Thailand Tatler Magazine Interview
Thailand Tatler came by to see our home and studio. Thanks for the interview!
“Elizabeth and Peter Romhild invite us for Christmas cookies in their art-studded gallery and home. Pat Leenutaphong talks mistletoe and Picasso. Elizabeth and Peter Romhild recently decided to move to an apartment at the Crystal Garden Condominium in Sukhumvit after their children Wenja and Henrik had flown the nest for university. Approaching thick teak doors, we have a distinctly analogue moment, physically ringing the metal doorbell by pulling on a rope. Little garden gnomes, tinsel and the smell of Christmas greet us as Peter leads us in through the double doors; Elizabeth walks over with a smile and wide-open arms.”
Read the full interview here:
