Daryoush Assadi (976)
Untitled, 2006, pair of mixed-media works on paper
Signed, one dated and counter-dated on the reverse
24x18 cm
About the Artwork:
Created in 2006, this intimate pair of mixed-media compositions embodies Daryoush Assadi's distinctive visual language, where memory, architecture, and musical rhythm converge in layered abstract constructions.
Structured around central geometric forms, the works reveal an intricate interplay of handwritten marks, musical notations, symbolic elements, and architectural frameworks that appear suspended within richly textured surfaces. Warm ochre, amber, and earth pigments dominate the compositions, punctuated by vibrant accents of cobalt blue, crimson, and delicate ivory, creating a dialogue between order and spontaneity.
The inclusion of fragments of musical scores and calligraphic references evokes the notion of a universal language that transcends cultures and disciplines, while the carefully balanced geometry recalls both Persian decorative traditions and the aesthetics of modern abstraction.
Despite their modest scale, these works possess a remarkable presence and intimacy, inviting the viewer to discover new relationships and hidden details with each encounter. Presented as a pair, the compositions engage in a subtle conversation: one guided by the cadence of musical notation, the other by the poetic resonance of script and symbol.
This elegant diptych represents an early and refined example of Assadi's exploration of memory, structure, and cultural dialogue, capturing the lyrical and contemplative spirit that characterizes his oeuvre.
About the Artist:
Daryoush Assadi (born 1976) is an Iranian-born contemporary artist and gallerist.
According to his official biography, Assadi was introduced to painting at an early age by the Iranian artist Jafar Rouhbakhsh.
His stated artistic influences include:
Paul Klee
Jackson Pollock
Alexander Calder
His work is primarily mixed media, often on paper or canvas, with abstract and lyrical compositions.
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