Shahryar Hatami forms quiet yet charged visual worlds, where soft-toned, abstract forms hover between presence and disappearance. Often working with pastel and acrylic on paper, he develops visual spaces where organic shapes float in undefined environments, evoking both intimacy and ambiguity. His compositions reflect a quiet, internal rhythm — one that leans into repetition, variation, and the suggestive presence of the body. Rather than constructing overt narratives, Hatami allows mood and atmosphere to emerge through restrained gestures and careful layering. The forms he depicts — at once familiar and enigmatic — suggest a world suspended between the concrete and the imaginary. While minimal in appearance, the works carry a contemplative weight, inviting viewers to linger in their quiet tension. Through this pared-down yet evocative approach, Hatami contributes to a broader conversation in contemporary Iranian art about form, presence, and the psychological dimensions of seeing. ...
