11th Dec, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 285

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Counting Down', 2015

Sold for £1,125

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Minor markings to the left hand side of the sheet verso, this is not visible recto
There is some light wear to the extreme edges of the sheet, this is commonly seen on full bleed prints
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Counting Down', 2015, hand-embellished screenprint in colours on wove paper, signed and inscribed AP in pencil, the regular edition of 25, published by Howard Griffin Gallery; sheet: 68.2 x 68.2cm

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo

Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s minimalist and surreal depictions of landscapes and architectural spaces draw heavily from the artist's formative experiences of conflict and displacement during his childhood. A recurring theme in his work is playground equipment. The Iranian-born artist engages in a multifaceted practice that includes painting, printmaking, and sculpture, merging aspects of traditional Persian art with the desolate landscapes of Giorgio de Chirico and the intricate visual puzzles of M.C. Escher, resulting in compositions that are both haunting and distinctly modern. Ghadyanloo, who pursued studies in painting and animation, first garnered recognition for his expansive public murals in Tehran. His work has been showcased in major cities such as New York, Shanghai, Paris, London, and Oslo, with his public art installations reaching audiences worldwide. Through his unique perspective and creativity, Ghadyanloo transforms the fear associated with shelters and borders into a realm of imaginative possibility.