My Nation

Let the process begin. I mentioned before that I'm embarking on my first personal publication. Well, the PR has gotten ahead of me as opportunities fell in my lap, rushing the process along. Can't complain, sometimes inspiration needs a little fire under the bum.

So, I got my website going: www.mynation.am. And here's the synopsis:

My Nation: The Trails and Trials of an Armenian Repatriate
By Arsineh Khachikian

A lifetime spent searching for my own identity has led me to the discovery of history in the making. Every rock I turn exposes the story of a people undefined in modern age. This book will explore the depths of a people who challenge assimilation, defy expectations of defeat, and triumph in the face of their own doubt. Having grown up in the Armenian American community and repatriating to Armenia, I have had the opportunity to visually capture the advancement of Armenian influence in the US, as well as the simultaneous development of the a new democracy in the homeland, pulling out of economic collapse and exceeding all expectations of development. It's the personal story of my life and my nation through the lens of my camera.

What's the next step? Getting the word out. I was recently interviewed for System of a Down's most popular fan website SOADFans.com about my experience photographing the band, the political campaigns, and oddly enough... moving to Armenia. My understanding is that a few people found this interesting. Anyway, I've started compiling 20 years of photos on my external harddrive and it's already hurting... lots of Gigabites of memory. But wow is it fun going through 20 years of my life in photos. Can't wait to share!