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Artist Statement:

I am inherently informed by and drawn to interpret nature and its mysteries, specifically the universal struggle to survive and endure; a continuum that is common to all living things. Of deep concern to me is our planet’s sensitive ecosystem and its deteriorating environment; what has come before and what might come in the near and distant future.

Since 2004, I produced a series of paintings and works on paper in which I attempt to distill and transform disparate and arbitrarily chosen subject matter such as bananas, mangroves and stingrays; earth, water and sky through change of scale and line, often using color as symbol. In reading Joseph Beuys’ biography, I was intrigued with the early 20th century author Rudolf Steiner and his lectures on bees and hives, a subject that influenced Beuys early in his career. Because the hives’ hexagon is a common universal pattern and symbolizes life, connectedness and order amid the chaos of nature, I began to incorporate this image into my paintings in 2009. Another German artist, Gerhard Richter and specifically his portraits further inspired me to investigate my personal history. The Deutschland Family series also deals with survival, chaos and endurance issues, but in a more personal and literal way, incorporating family photographs.

My stylistic approach demonstrates a direct boldness and physicality, even when painting details. I like working large and spontaneously, which I feel is a direct, personal extension of me. I strive to convey my inner voice and soul into my paintings, exploring the connection between the spiritual and the real, between nature and culture to investigate, on a deeper level the mystery of life.

Mally Khorasantchi

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Keywords: Art , Fine Art

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