The artwork features a vibrant and dynamic composition with a blend of bold colors and abstract shapes. The overall impression is one of movement and energy, with indistinct forms that suggest a sense of dreamlike or surreal imagery. The artist's technique appears to be a blend of painting and digital manipulation, creating a unique visual texture and an immersive, atmospheric experience. The artwork likely reflects the artist's exploration of the subconscious or a desire to evoke a sense of emotional resonance through the interplay of color and form. ...
Azadeh Elmizadeh works with oils on linen to craft large-scale paintings which blur the boundaries between abstract colour fields and figuration. Silhouettes of salamander birds, mountains or figures hazily come into view from lush washes of earthy, muted tones. Meditating on themes of care, connection and the sublime, narratives form around these dreamy vistas and beings. Urging viewers to rest in this sense of ambiguity, Elmizadeh champions uncertainty as a powerful tool to loosen cultural stereotypes and associations. Drawing on her Iranian heritage, the artist references the conventions of Persian miniature painting within her practice, whilst facets of Sufi cosmology also inform the works. The paintings which emerge from these influences are highly sensorial pieces, with each possessing a distinct emotional charge. With an aim to move beyond the fixity of language, Elmizadeh succeeds by using oils to translate stories across cultures. ...
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