Robert Megerdichian objective is to get his late father, (Abraham Megerdichian, 1923-1983), recognition as a bona fide artist for the hundreds of art pieces he created from scrap metal over a period of 30 years and which he gave to family and friends. 

Abe Megerdichian was a member of America’s Greatest Generation. Born in 1923, he grew up during the Great Depression, served in World War II and entered the work force after his honorable discharge as a machinist for his entire career. If surveys are correct that his generation tends toward conservatism, he fit the pattern. He had great appreciation and respect for what had come before.

Abe worked in the aircraft engine industry, where precision and strict adherence to tried and true design was of maximum importance. In his free time Abe continued to work with metal, making miniature and full size, artistic interpretations of everyday objects. The very nature of Abe’s art was conservative for what he crafted he made from repurposed scrap metal.

During the last 30 years of his life, which happens to be half his life span, Abe had an amazing streak of creativity. He created approximately 425 art objects, most from metal, and many as gifts for others. Not surprisingly, 158 of the total were items intended to be actually used. 

Abraham Mererdichian's work is on display in NPL glass case from May - June.