Anastasia Egonyan · “Մեռնեմ ջանիդ - Mernem Janid

Anastasia Egonyan
“Մեռնեմ ջանիդ - Mernem Janid
2025
Textile (raw cotton, muslin), sheep wool, manual photography transfer, natural pearls
48cm × 87cm

Մեռնեմ ջանիդ” (Mernem janid) is an affectionate expression commonly used in Armenian culture. It literally translates ”Let me die for your soul.” It is a way to express deep love, affection, or care for someone. It conveys the idea of self-sacrifice and strong emotional attachment and is used among close family members, friends, or even romantically.