Mixed media on canvas
118,1 x 39,4 in (300 x 100 cm)

Contemporary art form of painting that experience a true liberation and fulfillment.

Painter, musician and performance artist Reza Derakshani was born in Sangsar, north east of Iran. He started painting at the age of eight. His years at the art school were prolific and open his eyes to the world of contemporary art and music. He persuades thorough grounding in many diverse art forms such as: graphic design, book illustration, film animation and calligraphy, also studies in traditional and western classical schools of art. Yet it is within contemporary art painting that he has experienced true liberation and fulfillment as an artist.

His diverse and originality in painting was challenge by the world of contemporary art.

The challenging techniques and mental stimulation inherent in contemporary art have led him to create a meditative solitude resulting in pure freedom of self-expression. His painting art work, known for being diverse and highly original, has achieved recognition for its fearless exploration of form and style. His painting work has been exhibited and collected internationally.

Derakshani has been featured in numerous radio and television shows and publications such as: ABC TV, Los Angeles Times, Parisian, Toronto Star, New York Arts peak, Tandis art magazine and many more.