The Space She Left Acrylic Painting

This acrylic painting explores contemporary figurative abstraction through emotion, form, and expressive composition

About this acrylic painting

Elham Ghorbanishad's acrylic paintings explore contemporary abstraction through expressive colour, dynamic forms, and emotional energy. Each work transforms inner experiences into layered compositions rich in movement, texture, and visual rhythm.

Working primarily in acrylic, she creates vibrant paintings where abstract shapes, gestures, and colour relationships become vehicles for personal expression. Her compositions balance spontaneity and structure, inviting viewers into immersive visual narratives shaped by memory, perception, and emotion.

Designed to make a statement in contemporary interiors, these paintings bring depth, character, and artistic presence to residential and commercial spaces alike. Her work bridges fine art and interior design through bold colour palettes, expressive abstraction, and a distinctive contemporary visual language.

about the artist

Elham Ghorbanishad is an Iranian visual artist with a background in graphic design from Azad University Tehran, graduating in 1974. She began developing her painting practice in 1984 under the guidance of Ahmed Vakili. Later, she expanded her approach through abstract painting studies with Babak Etminani.

Her professional artistic journey formally began in 2014 with her solo exhibition Countless Women at Gallery 26 in Tehran. Since then, she has exhibited internationally across Europe and the Middle East, including participation in the Florence Biennale, Parma Art Fair, Dubai World Art Exhibition, and Armenia Art Fair. She also took part in notable group exhibitions such as The Other Me at Sayeh Gallery and 100 Artists with 100 Artworks.

Ghorbanishad works primarily within contemporary figurative abstraction, blending psychological observation with expressive composition. The human figure becomes a central motif, reinterpreted as a vessel for inner states rather than literal representation. Her practice translates memory, perception, and emotional experience into visual form.

She deliberately simplifies colour palettes to emphasize structure, materiality, and gesture. Forms are often fragmented and emotionally driven, where texture and composition carry more weight than narrative detail. This reduction enhances conceptual clarity and strengthens the physical presence of each work.

Her visual language balances introspection with expressive physicality, channeling internal energy through restrained yet powerful abstraction. The result is a practice that transforms emotional movement into layered, contemporary figurative painting.

commissions

This artist accepts commissioned works for interior design projects. Custom pieces can be created to suit specific spaces and requirements. For commissions and inquiries, please contact us directly.

copyright

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

collection

View Elahm Ghorbanishad's Dubai collection of available artworks here