 Element
of surprise
Paintings
By Amad Eslami
June 30, 2003
The Iranian
In my paintings, I am interested in relationships
between colors and use them to express basic human emotions, or
tragedy, doom and ecstasy. I believe that more can be described
visually in a single gesture than in a novel. I try to capitalize
on this power, capture the eternal truth that holds us all, tie
them up and put them into my paintings.
I believe that art comes from within, from profound
experiences, memories, other art and longings. However, the inspiration
for
my paintings also comes from nature, the human figure, and the
landscape. I am deeply influenced by the environment in which
I live.
My process usually begins with a spontaneous and
intuitive approach. I have always been drawn to the mystery of
the process
of making a painting, more than recreating a fixed image or
subject. When the elements of color, composition and brushwork
start to
come together, that's when the real interest begins. At that
point
I believe it is important to be open to the element of surprise
and changes throughout the process.
I believe art is intuitive and timeless. It is a
process of discovery, a gift, a curse, a universal language, a
communicator and a philosopher.
It speaks beyond words. Art involves the senses of touch, taste,
sound, smell and sight. Even the sound of pencil applied to
paper, the feel of brush in hand and the sensuality of paint inspire
me to creat. >>> See
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