polycarbonate, abs, metal and car paint enclosedDastan
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The sculpture features a gray, human-like figure seated on a wooden block. The figure is enveloped in an orange, capsule-like shape, emphasizing a sense of enclosure or isolation. The minimalist composition and the juxtaposition of the stark gray figure and the vibrant orange form create a striking visual contrast. The artist seems to employ a modern, abstract style to convey a sense of introspection or emotional detachment. The work may represent the human condition, exploring themes of confinement, vulnerability, or the search for identity in a complex world. ...
Mohammad Hossein Gholamzadeh’s sculptures reveal hidden stories within everyday objects, using the human form as a vessel to explore the intersections of history, culture, and identity. His figurative works incorporate symbolic elements and clothing to create powerful dialogues between past and present. Combining technical mastery with conceptual depth, Gholamzadeh’s art challenges traditional depictions of the human figure, highlighting how objects carry meanings tied to social traits, lifestyles, and collective memory. Through precise craftsmanship, his sculptures evoke reflections on identity, memory, and the complexities of the human condition, offering a thoughtful examination of the relationship between form and meaning. His practice invites viewers to reconsider the layers of history embedded in the everyday, revealing the paradoxes that shape contemporary existence. ...
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. ...
