Art by Mani Motiee, exhibiting alongside Sam Forlenza · Exhibit runs from Jan 18 - Feb 28
ARTIST STATEMENT:
What is the source of the ambiguous feeling when we stand in front of the works created by the masters of modern art and how do we react to such works? Artists and thinkers have tried to answer such questions, and specifically about abstract art, for more than a hundred years now and I am still struggling to find an answer for myself. My strongest reaction, if moved by an artwork, has always been the need to express and to convey certain vision which would illustrate my own emotions and which could possibly trigger some form of emotional state in others. Having been exposed to diverse and sometimes conflicting views, cultures and backgrounds, I have merged to develop an eclectic but plain-speaking expression. Using elementary shapes, colors and contents, I try to be impartial about the result. The most joyful and at the same time most challenging element is to explore where a painting is taking me. Talking about a painting is, of course, useful but, obviously, the ultimate statement is nothing but the painting itself.
ARTIST BIO:
Mani Motiee, an Iranian born painter, Tehran 1948, began his drawing, sculpting and painting experiences in early 80s in Paris France, teaching and working with several masters of plastic [visual] arts in private ateliers, associated with “Paris Ateliers”. His approach gradually evolved from realism in sculpting toward abstract painting. His exposure to the diverse spheres allowed him to develop eclectic expressions in painting. Nourished by cultural diversities, and conscious of their contrasts, he developed selective features of each tradition harmoniously throughout his works. As such, though merged from varied backgrounds and immersed in dissimilar experiences, his artistic approach does not characterize any particular affinity. His lyrical and poetic style of expression has vague shades of his native land. His collection on the web reflects pure abstraction, landscape sensation or weaving designs.
www.manimotiee.info
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Creativity |
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