As she blurs the divide between inner and outer realities, the Iranian artist Masoome Moradkhani known as Masi distills a darkly atmospheric and dreamlike vision of a life without borders. Within Masi’s surreal and abstracted landscapes of the soul linger the influences of Persian Mysticism and architecture, infusing these metaphysical paintings of forms and tones with a passionate emotional depth and elemental rhythm. The artist builds her compositions in acrylic paints because of the medium’s speed and flexibility, which allows her to express a sense of spontaneity as she immerses herself in the moment of their creation. The impulsiveness of Masi’s painting process speaks of an inner longing for freedom as her canvases reach outwards into the world.
Born in a suburb of Tehran, Masi found refuge in painting and drawing from an early age, later studying art academically in a private institute and at university. A member of the Association of Iranian Painters since 2006, Masi has developed an impressive career as a professional artist in recent years, exhibiting widely in group and solo shows.
Exhibition Dates: December 17, 2013 – January 9, 2014
Reception: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 6-8 pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. – 6 p.m.
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Masoome_Moradkhani.aspx
About the Exhibition
Through the artwork of Sensorial Realms the audience is reminded of the unending power of curiosity to illuminate aspects of both ourselves and our lives. The creations resonate on a visual, mental and emotional level, touching the audience in multiple and manifold ways. The artists whose works appear in Pathway to Abstraction present their individual perspectives in entertaining and energetic pieces whose considerable appeal lies in their ability to shed new light on old mysteries while leaving new secrets tantalizingly hidden. The works in The Odyssey Within display a degree of enlightened introspection that is both rare and intensely alluring. Combined with a perceptive view of the world, the result is a collection of unforgettable and enduring art.
Featured Artists:
Sensorial Realms
Susan E. Ash | Laurent Bardou | Jane Coco Cowles | Fred Di Vito | Manuel Franch | Alan Mantle | Alain Patrini | Kate Piekutowski | Miguel Pineiro | Marie-Luise Quandt | Dorothy Slikker | Tony Tichene | Solveig Edda Vilhjálmsdóttir | Marcus Viljoen | Ursel Wilhelm
The Odyssey Within
Sergio Boldrin | Matilde Calamai | Silvio Cortellini | Roberto Del Fabbro | Marco Klee Fallani | Giulio Cesare Matusali | Ludmilla Radchenko | Luigi Serra da Teramo
Pathway to Abstraction
Dan Bunea | Yves Chamly | Antonia Covarrubias | Leander Fontaine | Ángela García | Kristina Garon | Darci Gerhard | Erasmo Jorge Gomez | Yaraslav Klimkouski | Leo Komuro | Masoome Moradkhani (“Masi”) | Lili | Shireen Mussa | Heebeom Park | Julian Van Dyke | Juan Vicente Vega | Oscar Zamora
