Alireza Elahi’s abstract paintings are a manifestation of his innermost thoughts, emotions and experiences, rendered in the urban graffiti and wall slogan style. Through the juxtaposition of vibrant and dynamic colors against a neutral backdrop, Elahi crafts his expressive artworks by intuitively peeling away layers of paint, thus creating a sense of spatial continuity.
Within his compositions, Elahi integrates textual elements that span from fragmented sentences to playful observations and intimate narratives. By doing so, he invites the audience to delve into his mental realm and partake in the process of interpretation, exploring the intricate relationship between text and image. Moreover, Elahi encourages contemplation of the intersection between tangible abstract imagery and conceptual ideas, prompting a deeper engagement with his artistic vision.
Born in 1991 in Tehran, Iran
Education:
2016 B.A Graphic Design, Azad University of Iran
Solo Exhibitions:
2023 Iron-y, Tehran, Etemad Gallery
2022 Illusive City, Dubai, Foundry
2021 Buff-tan, Tehran, Etemad Gallery
2018 Koker, Tehran, Arte Gallery
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2023 Birthing, Tehran, Etemad Gallery
2023 Etemad Collection, Tehran, Etemad Gallery
2023 Middle East perspective, Dubai, Westin
2023 Group exhibition, London, Espacio Gallery
2022 Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Cologne, Biesenbach Gallery
2021 Art Matters 4 (online), Cologne, Biesenbach Gallery
2021 Group photo exhibition, Kerman, Yadegaran Gallery
2020 Group photo exhibition, Shiraz, Aban Gallery
2020 Way out, France, La Grange
2020 Group exhibition, Kashan, Hasht Cheshmeh
2019 Landscapes Before the Eyes, Tehran, Silk Road Gallery
2016 Group photo exhibition, Tehran, O Gallery
2015 Group photo exhibition, Tehran, Silk Road Gallery
Awards:
Winner, Art matter4, 2021, Biesenbach Gallery
