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Grandma's Family

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Last updated: 30 Dec 2024

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Title of Artwork

Grandma's Family

Year of Creation

2017

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Tools

Digital

Medium

Adobe Fresco

Genre

Cartoon

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

Images of Grandma's parents and siblings.

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1. Medium: Digital painting (created using Adobe Fresco and Tablet)

2. Shapes and objects: Seven portraits, names in English and Persian script, green background, various facial expressions and hairstyles

3. Colours: Vibrant green background; black outlines for portraits; multicolored text including purple, yellow, blue, and pink

4. Narrative: This digital artwork presents a vibrant family portrait gallery, showcasing seven individuals who appear to be members of an extended family. The bright green background creates a lively, energetic atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the simple, black-and-white portrait sketches. Each portrait is uniquely rendered, capturing distinct personalities through varied expressions, hairstyles, and facial features. The inclusion of names in both English and Persian script underscores the family's multicultural identity, bridging two linguistic worlds. The arrangement of the portraits, with "Papa" and "Pari" at the top, suggests a family hierarchy or generational structure. This piece celebrates family diversity, cultural heritage, and individual identity within a collective unit. It invites viewers to consider the stories behind each face and the connections that bind this family together.

5. Original Artist: While this is an original composition by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and concept are reminiscent of the work of American artist Julian Opie. Opie is known for his minimalist portraits that reduce facial features to simple lines and shapes, often accompanied by text. However, Fahimi's approach here is more personal and culturally specific, incorporating bilingual text and a warmer, more intimate feel. Opie's portraits often have a cool, detached quality, while Fahimi's work exudes warmth and familiarity. Julian Opie's works can be found in many public collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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artwork

Created At

27 May 2023