Solmaz Tohidloo, Maya, the goddess of spring, 2022

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Mixed media on canvas

120 x 100 cm
47 1/4 x 39 3/8 in

Solmaz Tohidloo's 'Maya: The Goddess of Spring' is a mesmerizing fusion of colors and culture on canvas. Wrapped in the elegance of traditional Iranian attire, a woman emerges like a...

Solmaz Tohidloo's "Maya: The Goddess of Spring" is a mesmerizing fusion of colors and culture on canvas. Wrapped in the elegance of traditional Iranian attire, a woman emerges like a living canvas herself, her form intertwining with the poetic flow of Persian script that dances across her being. Every stroke seems to echo the rich history and vibrant essence of Iran, a kaleidoscope of hues resonating with the tapestry of jewels adorning her. A bird rests upon her shoulder, a silent companion in her journey through time and tradition. Nestled in the corner, a nod to the past takes shape as a delicate portrayal of women in traditional Iranian art, harmonizing with the central figure like a whisper across centuries, evoking a sense of continuity and transformation.

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Solmaz Tohidloo United Kingdom, Iran, 1975

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