Shahryar Amiri
dal 3/6/2005 al 11/6/2005
Segnalato da
3/6/2005
Shahryar Amiri
Hamilton Galleries, Santa Monica
2001 Knights: A Magic Shadow Show. Carefully crafted compositions that contain statuesque gods and warriors who drink from ancient fountains, bask lazily on stairs next to reflecting pools and take flight on mythological wings while surrounded by brightly colored landscapes of turbulent waters, ancient castles and barren deserts
2001 Knights: A Magic Shadow Show
Iranian-born Artist Premiers his Edgy, Sensual, Erotic Compositions in 2001
Knights: A Magic Shadow Show
The emotion-filled compositions of Shahryar Amiri are dynamic
representations of influences that have rarely been brought together before
in a body of work. Shahryar expertly blends his Middle Eastern heritage
with his strong sense of sexuality by relying on his culture's appreciation
for poetry and color. At first glance, the resulting artwork is startling
and perhaps shocking but after longer observation the compositions' nuances
resolve the initial perceptions of conflict and the viewer develops a deeper
sense of meaning by closely studying the pieces that read like books.
2001 Knights: A Magic Shadow Show consists of carefully crafted compositions
that contain statuesque gods and warriors who drink from ancient fountains,
bask lazily on stairs next to reflecting pools and take flight on
mythological wings while surrounded by brightly colored landscapes of
turbulent waters, ancient castles and barren deserts. For Shahryar, the use
of vivid colors is the key to expressing himself and his compositions glow
with electric blues, reds and yellows. Adding to the richness of the works
are strong symbols and heavy imagery as well as excerpts of poems written by
Shahryar in his native tongue and great Persian poets such as Omar Khayyam.
He creates his compositions in a classical style through a complex
manipulation of photos combined with original digital artwork.
Shahryar Amiri was born in Tehran, Iran in 1959 and moved to Austin, Texas
with his family at the age of fifteen. After graduating with a Bachelor's
degree in Architecture and a Master¹s degree in Urban Planning from the
University of Texas, Shahryar worked for ten years as an Urban Designer in
Austin, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Shahryar has lived in Los Angeles for
the past sixteen years and currently works independently through his graphic
design business, Xerxes Studios that he started in 1993. Shahryar is a
multi-talented artist and expresses himself through photography,
illustrations, drawings, poetry, carpentry and digital artwork.
Image: Shahryar Amiri, "Davood", archival inkjet print on canvas, 28"x28".
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 4, 6-9pm
Hamilton Galleries
1431 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica