Celebrate the Moment

Datevig Berberian’s Celebrate the Moment embodies the essence of resilience, transformation, and the fleeting nature of time—key themes that align seamlessly with the exhibition’s exploration of the body as a vessel of experience and expression. The ballerina, poised in a moment of balance against the backdrop of a pomegranate-shaped clock, symbolizes movement and stillness. She represents the human ability to remain present, enduring life’s hardships with grace while embracing the inevitability of change.

The pomegranate, a symbol of rebirth and prosperity, reinforces the idea of renewal and transformation, while the clock serves as a reminder of time’s passage and the importance of living in the present.

According to the Embodied Realities Exhibition's curator Dr. Pamela Chrabieh, "Through bold brushstrokes and rich acrylic textures, Berberian captures the tension between motion and patience—between the ephemeral and the eternal. This piece invites viewers to reflect on the body not just as a physical entity but as a resilient force that endures, adapts, and ultimately rises, embodying the cycle of struggle, growth, and renewal".