This abstract painting displays a harmonious blend of vibrant colors and organic shapes. The composition features a central figure-like form rendered in warm yellows and oranges, which is surrounded by a swirling, dreamlike setting with hints of blues, greens, and other earthy tones. The brushwork is expressive, creating a sense of movement and fluidity across the canvas. While the subject matter is not immediately recognizable, the work conveys a sense of introspection and contemplation, reflecting the artist's unique perspective and approach to representational abstraction. ...
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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