The artwork features a complex, abstract composition with a dominant use of dark, muted tones and hints of vibrant yellow. The overall visual elements create a sense of depth and movement, with organic shapes and textures that evoke a dreamlike, atmospheric quality. The subject matter is ambiguous, hinting at potential symbolic or narrative elements, but ultimately leaving much to the viewer's interpretation. The artistic style blends elements of abstraction and expressionism, showcasing the artist's skillful manipulation of paint and rendering unique visual textures. This work likely reflects the artist's personal or conceptual exploration of themes such as the subconscious, nature, or the human experience. ...
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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