The artwork features a vibrant and abstract composition of colors and shapes. The dominant hues are warm tones of yellow and orange, complemented by cool blues and greens. The overall visual elements create a dreamlike, ethereal atmosphere, with organic, flowing shapes that evoke a sense of movement and depth. While the subject matter is not immediately recognizable, the piece seems to explore themes of spirituality and the subconscious, reflecting the artist's distinctive expressionistic style. The historical context and the artist's intention behind this contemporary piece suggest a deeper exploration of the human experience and the realm of the imagination. ...
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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