Born in 1950 in Yerevan. A graduate of the Yerevan Art and Theatre School.

    Emotions and sensuality dominate in Garukyan's works. (The Mirror, 1989, Night Vision-1, 1988). Poetic rhythm imperceptibly, by quiet strokes, creates a special spirit. His wonderful The Church of Gayaneh in Echmiadzin is permeated with this mood. Garukyan follows the traditions of Armenian national art creating the atmosphere of its sensations, thoughts and an individual's attitude to the world.

    "Everything is involved in the performance. The sky has changed colours and they have never repeated. Orange grains of sand have been shimmering in the air and upon touching other objects have sparkled and fallen down... Music has been perfect. Sounds have spread and hung in the air. It's not clear when this miracle started and when it is going to end" - that is Garukyan's artistic perception.

    And if there had been no such wonderful colours he would have created the magic light and beauty of Night Lamp because he is haunted by the desire to create wonder, because he can't live without this fairy tale.