This abstract painting features a dynamic interplay of vibrant colors and fluid, organic shapes. The composition is characterized by bold brushstrokes and a harmonious blend of warm tones, including fiery reds and oranges, complemented by cooler hues of blue and green. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, suggesting a sense of natural forms or landscapes. The artist's distinctive technique, blending abstraction with hints of representational elements, invites the viewer to engage in an interpretive exploration of the work. This piece reflects the artist's intention to create a visually captivating and emotionally evocative contemporary artwork. ...
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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