Engel Mixed Media On Canvas Painting

This mixed media on canvas painting represents trans­‐cultural currents and realities in the context of contemporary art

Artwork Description

about this mixed media on canvas painting

In an era where globalism profoundly shapes the postmodern individual's experience, this artist living in Germany embodies trans-cultural currents.

His artistic aspirations are deeply rooted in his cultural heritage, such as traditional Persian Miniature paintings, and his life in exile. Exposure to abstract, minimal, and conceptual Western art has further enriched his artistic vocabulary, broadening his creative vision.

This artist has developed a unique form, blending elements of seemingly contrasting cultures into an artistic language transcending geographic and cultural boundaries.

His paintings mirror classical Persian Miniature traditions, particularly in the deliberate absence of perspective and their narrative emphasis. He incorporates text over imagery, creating a harmonious blend of Western abstraction and the storytelling essence of Persian Miniature art.

Poetry serves as a cornerstone of his creative practice, reflecting its profound significance within Iranian culture as a unifying force. As both a poet and artist, he introduces visual and verbal metaphors that provoke, inspire, and convey layered emotional depths. This integration of poetry into visual art forms a unique dialogue, enhancing the expressive power of his work.

In recent years, his exploration of installation art has extended his artistic dialogue, addressing political and humanistic themes with poetic abstraction. One such installation includes "shoe portraits," symbolizing the absence of the physical body while evoking profound emotional and philosophical reflections.

His mixed-media works exemplify originality, blending tradition with innovation, always maintaining a respect for cultural authenticity and artistic progression.

View his Dubai collection of artworks here

Copyright

This painting is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.