This abstract painting features a harmonious blend of muted green, blue, and orange hues, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The central focus is a translucent, geometric shape that appears to be a window or veil, offering a glimpse into a hidden, ethereal realm. The overall composition is fluid and organic, suggesting a sense of movement and transformation. The artist's distinctive technique employs layered brushstrokes and a soft, atmospheric quality, evoking a sense of mystery and introspection. This work explores the interplay between the seen and unseen, inviting the viewer to contemplate the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical. ...
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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