This vibrant abstract painting showcases a harmonious blend of colors, shapes, and textures. The composition features a dynamic interplay of broad, gestural brushstrokes in hues of blue, orange, pink, and green, creating a sense of movement and depth. The overall effect is one of a dreamlike, atmospheric landscape, where the boundaries between recognizable elements are blurred and the focus is on the emotive qualities of the paint itself. The artist's distinctive approach reflects the principles of abstract expressionism, emphasizing the expressive and spontaneous nature of the creative process. ...
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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