BOUND BY FIRE brings together two artists whose practices are united by heat, transformation, and elemental intensity — Tro Khayalian, an Armenian American abstract painter and metal sculptor, and Paola Kassabian, a ceramic artist whose work is shaped through flame, material, and process.
Tro Khayalian’s abstract expressionist paintings and metal sculptures channel raw emotion through liquid acrylics, layered textures, unconventional tools, and instinctive color. His work creates immersive visual experiences — energetic, transportive, and deeply atmospheric — where movement, depth, and subconscious rhythm guide the viewer’s perception. In recent years, his exploration of metal as a medium has expanded his visual language, merging industrial strength with expressive abstraction.
Paola Kassabian’s ceramic practice explores form, surface, and transformation through fire. Working with clay as both a sculptural and conceptual medium, her pieces carry the imprint of heat, time, and material evolution — embodying fragility, resilience, and tactile beauty. Fire becomes both a tool and a collaborator in shaping her final works.
Together, their works create a compelling dialogue between metal and clay, fluidity and structure, intensity and stillness. BOUND BY FIRE explores how heat can destroy, refine, and rebirth — revealing the shared alchemy behind two distinct yet interconnected artistic voices.
Opening Night: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Exhibition Continues: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 3 PM – 6 PM
