7th Jun, 2023 18:30

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 41

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Escape To Destiny', 2016

Sold for £1,062

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
One minor scratch to the upper section of the cube and one minor scratch just below the cube, visible upon close inspection
Minor skimming to the lower edges of the sheet verso, this is not visible recto
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Mehdi Ghadyanloo (Iranian 1981-), 'Escape To Destiny', 2016, hand-embellished screenprint in colours on wove paper, signed and inscribed AP in pencic, aside from the regular edition of 25; sheet: 68 x 68cm

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 7th Jun, 2023

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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.