This ethereal artwork evokes a sense of mystery and tranquility. The muted color palette of blues and grays, combined with the hazy, atmospheric quality of the clouds, creates a serene and contemplative mood. The composition is minimalist, with the cloud formations taking center stage, drawing the viewer's attention to the natural interplay of light and shadow. The artist's use of photographic techniques conveys a dreamlike, almost otherworldly quality, inviting the viewer to ponder the delicate balance between the tangible and the ephemeral. This piece reflects the artist's intention to capture the fleeting and elusive nature of our surroundings, encouraging the viewer to pause and appreciate the beauty in the ephemeral. ...
Elahe Farzi develops atmospheric paintings that dissolve the boundary between observation and emotion, drawing viewers into suspended moments of light and mood. Her large-scale oil-on-canvas works often depict shifting cloudscapes, rendered through soft, layered brushwork that captures the transience of natural phenomena. Rather than functioning as straightforward depictions of landscape, these compositions hover between figuration and abstraction, encouraging slow, introspective viewing. In parallel, Farzi creates intricate colored-pencil drawings marked by their intimacy and quiet intensity. These works, often developed during times of global disruption, carry an emotional charge that reflects themes of solitude, care, and memory. Their poetic restraint and subtle detail evoke interior states as much as external realities. Through a nuanced handling of color, rhythm, and form, Farzi’s practice cultivates a contemplative space that resists spectacle in favor of emotional resonance. Her work invites viewers to dwell in the ephemeral, positioning painting as a tactile and reflective medium through which the intangible becomes perceptible. ...
Dastan features an extensive and multi-dimensional program focusing on the full spectrum of Iranian contemporary and modern art. Dastan's program includes Dastan's Basement, +2, ParallelCircuit, Zaal Art Gallery, and Dastan:Outside. In addition to hosting exhibitions, Dastan publishes artist books and monographs on Iranian art, features film screenings, performance projects, and other events. Dastan's original space, Dastan’s Basement, was established in 2012 in Tehran, Iran. The Basement is dedicated to exhibiting emerging and cutting-edge Iranian art. +2 is a gallery launched by Dastan in 2015. This space showcases established Iranian artists and masters. Parallel Circuit aims to open the way for artists standing at the interstices of based and experimental art. Zaal Art Gallery is an international gallery in Ontario, Canada. The gallery provides an engaging and immersive space for both enthusiasts and professionals. Since opening its primary space in 2012, Dastan has continuously hosted pop-up curated exhibitions around the city of Tehran under the title Dastan:Outside. ...
