Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Amazed (Inspired by an unknown painting)
Undated
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Portrait
Realism
I painted this from a well known painting but I cannot remember who and where. In my early years (1980-1984) I did lots of copies from masterpieces.
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: Two figures in a stylized, somewhat abstract setting. One figure, painted in blue, is seated or reclining on the ground. The other figure, in white and brown tones, is standing and holding a staff or walking stick. The background is composed of abstract shapes in various colors, suggesting a natural or outdoor setting.
3. Colours: The seated figure is painted entirely in shades of blue. The standing figure is primarily white with brown details. The background uses a mix of grey, blue, and olive green in abstract patterns. There are touches of brown on the ground.
4. Narrative: This painting appears to depict a scene from mythology or folklore. The contrasting poses and colors of the two figures suggest a narrative interaction - perhaps one of assistance, confrontation, or revelation. The blue figure's posture could indicate distress or rest, while the standing figure's pose with the staff suggests authority or guidance. The abstract background adds a dreamlike or mystical quality to the scene. Overall, the painting evokes a sense of storytelling and symbolism, inviting the viewer to interpret the relationship between these two enigmatic figures.
5. Original Artist: This style, with its simplified figures and symbolic use of color, is reminiscent of the work of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, particularly his later works that incorporated mythological and spiritual themes. However, the more abstract background and the use of watercolor give this painting a unique character.
Gauguin was known for his experimental use of color and form, often incorporating mythological or spiritual themes in his work. His paintings often featured simplified figures in stylized natural settings, similar to what we see here. Many of Gauguin's works can be found in major museums worldwide, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
While Mehrdad Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it shares some of Gauguin's interest in symbolic representation and the use of color to convey meaning beyond mere representation. This painting continues the tradition of using art to explore mythological or spiritual themes in a modern context.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
12 May 2023