Untitled Acrylic Painting 04

This acrylic painting evokes feminine strength through layered symbolism, emotional depth, and expressive composition

Artwork Description

About this acrylic painting

Solmaz Tohidloo’s large-scale acrylic paintings, typically measuring about one meter by one meter, are distinguished by their intricate layering of mixed media, vibrant colors, and Persian cultural motifs.

Her artworks often depict women adorned in traditional attire, interwoven with calligraphic elements and historical symbols. This fusion creates a dialogue between past and present, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and femininity.

Tohidloo employs materials such as fabric, paper, and metal, adding texture and depth to her canvases. Her color palette ranges from warm, passionate tones to cool, contemplative hues, each chosen to evoke specific emotions.

Incorporating snippets of poetry and prose, her paintings invite viewers to explore layered narratives. Through this approach, Tohidloo crafts a visual language that celebrates cultural diversity and the enduring strength of women.

About the artist

Born in Tehran in 1975, Solmaz Tohidloo is an Iranian artist with a degree in painting from the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Fine Arts. She began her professional career in 2000 with a solo exhibition at the Czechoslovak Embassy in Tehran.

Tohidloo has since exhibited internationally, including in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Lebanon, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her work is represented by Seyhoun Art Gallery in Iran and Eclectic Gallery in London.

Tohidloo’s artistic journey reflects a commitment to reviving Iranian identity and ancient art through contemporary expression. Her paintings often feature women as central figures, embodying themes of solitude, strength, and cultural heritage. By blending traditional motifs with modern techniques, she creates artworks that resonate with a global audience.

View her Dubai collection of available artworks here 

Copyright

This Acrylic painting is a unique original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.