Living Artists Contemporary Art Auction
Lot 351:
SHIPS FROM London This sculpture, alluding to a sense of fluid motion frozen in time, utilizes a series of contorted lines and bulbous shapes, creating an intricate balance between chaos and control. ARTIST BIO Aziz AnzabiBorn in Tehran, Iran, in 1970, Aziz Anzabi is a London-based surrealist artist recognized for his multifaceted approach to art, encompassing sculpture, painting, and digital media. His work delves deeply into the exploration of memory and its vital role in enriching collective consciousness.Straddling the delicate balance between tradition and modernity, Anzabi prioritizes interiority and personal experience, addressing pressing political themes while challenging conventional perspectives. His formative years were marked by the tumultuous Iran-Iraq War, an experience that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Encounters with influential figures in Iranian contemporary art, such as Bahman Mohasses further informed his understanding of themes such as exile and oppression.Through his innovative creations, Anzabi seeks to forge new pathways for free speech and awareness, employing psychic surrealism to illuminate the underlying violence in our increasingly standardized world. His work blends abstraction and figuration, crafting a symbolic language that resonates on both personal and collective levels. His art serves as powerful testimonies and timeless sequences, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities of contemporary life.Aziz Anzabi’s compelling body of work positions him as a significant voice in the contemporary art scene, embodying a new form of poetic activism that confronts the intricacies of our time with striking intensity.
Condition: Good, as in the images
Dimensions: 16 x 14 cm
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