About Us

Who is Artizan Gallery?

Artizan Gallery is a division of SSS Graphics - a registered Australian business (A.B.N. 82362660430) owned and managed by John Semerdjian - located in Sydney, Australia.

The limited edition art prints showcased in the 'Gallery' section of this web site are the original work of John Semerdjian, our resident artist. For many years John, a formally trained designer and photographer, has been travelling the world visiting and photographing exotic and interesting places. His passion for nature's beauty and man-made artistic creations can be seen in his prints, which are exclusively showcased on this web site for sale.

The (Resident) Artist’s Biography

John Semerdjian was born in Jerusalem, one of the holiest cities in the world. He grew up in this exotic and colourful melting pot of cultural and religious diversity.

From early age John was interested in the arts. Through self-teaching and involvement in various design projects his passion for design and photography started to mature.

In late 1991, John permanently moved to Sydney, Australia. Realising the need for some formal arts training, he undertook and successfully completed an intensive, two-year graphic design and photography course. Followed by courses in multimedia and computer programming, as well as small business management and marketing. During his studies John also entered various design competitions and as a result has won numerous awards.

In 1999 John started up his own graphic design business called SSS Graphics. It has since been operating successfully and continues to grow, with the recent addition of Artizan Gallery.

As a direct result of John’s commitment to creative design and quality work, he has attained both the trust and respect of his clientele.

The Artist's Statement

Photography to some is a hobby, but to an artist it’s a medium. A medium to capture a real moment in time and preserve it forever.

Ansel Adams a well-known nature photographer once said: “You don't take a photograph, you make it”. That’s what Art Photography is all about. Anyone can take a photograph, however only few can “make” a fine art photograph.

To me, art photography is not just pressing a button on my camera; it’s a complete process. From the second I visualise the scene in my mind, through to the successful capture of the moment, processing the image, prepare it for output and making the final art print. Every step in making a fine art photograph is an art in itself. An art that I’ve learned through many years of research, experience, dedication and hard work. I believe the only time a work of art can truly be appreciated, is when people understand the nature of its creation.

The body of work I create is an expression of my inner artistic impressions of the beautiful world we live in, influenced by the diverse cultural experiences I encounter during my travels. My goal is to capture the true essence of nature’s beauty and man-made artistic creations and share them with the world. At the same time, I hope my art will help people appreciate other cultures and encourage them to work together to preserve our fragile environment for future generations.

Enjoy my art and please don’t forget to purchase an art print or two from our gallery :-)

Kind Regards,
John Semerdjian

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