salimehmotamedi https://www.salimehmotamedi.com Painter's personal website Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:27:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.salimehmotamedi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-d589c53c-8b5b-47e6-b633-9e2f656130bc-32x32.jpeg salimehmotamedi https://www.salimehmotamedi.com 32 32 Misc | 2001 https://www.salimehmotamedi.com/portfolio/misc-2001/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:36:59 +0000 https://www.salimehmotamedi.com/?p=262

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Misc 2001

From drawings to ink and watercolor on paper, these are some of Salimeh Motamedi’s early works. Although she has sold them all, she still feels a deep connection to each piece. These artworks may represent a connection to her beginnings and the artist she has become.

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Misc | 2001

From drawings to ink and watercolor on paper, these are some of Salimeh Motamedi’s early works. Although she has sold them all, she still feels a deep connection to each piece. These artworks may represent a connection to her beginnings and the artist she has become.
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Unity in Diversity – Diversity in Unity | 2002

The belief in the unity of existence—that all beings and the universe, despite their different forms, are part of a single, vast existence—is fundamental to certain mystical traditions. Rumi, the renowned Persian poet, composed poems based on this belief. Salimeh Motamedi, a painter who seeks to maintain her ties to the rich tradition of Persian mystical literature, drew inspiration from this belief to create her collection. In these works, separate pieces come together to form a whole—often depicting a woman finding her identity within a chaotic background.
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Hope, Endeavor, Progress | 2004

In this collection, each artwork is a triptych, with three panels representing the concepts of hope, endeavor, and progress. While the abstract nature of the paintings contrasts with the straightforward meaning of the title, the connection between the panels forms a cohesive whole. Though the theme sets this series apart from Salimeh Motamedi’s other collections, the technique remains consistent with her expressive, bold style. The interplay between the three distinct panels in each triptych is key, creating something new through their unity, and symbolizing the progression from hope to achievement.

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Hope, Endeavor, Progress | 2004

In this collection, each artwork is a triptych, with three panels representing the concepts of hope, endeavor, and progress. While the abstract nature of the paintings contrasts with the straightforward meaning of the title, the connection between the panels forms a cohesive whole. Though the theme sets this series apart from Salimeh Motamedi’s other collections, the technique remains consistent with her expressive, bold style. The interplay between the three distinct panels in each triptych is key, creating something new through their unity, and symbolizing the progression from hope to achievement.
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A voice keeps calling me from afar | 2005

In the collection Far Away, There is a Voice that Calls Me, Salimeh Motamedi draws inspiration from the poetry of Sohrab Sepehri, a renowned contemporary Iranian poet and artist. The collection centers on the theme of liberation and freedom, exploring humanity’s deepest dreams of tranquility. The visual language of the works relies heavily on shades of blue, a color symbolic of liberty and frequently found in Sepehri’s poetry. Through texture and tone, Motamedi creates a sense of calm while inviting the viewer to reflect on the journey toward inner peace.
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Sama Dance | 2007

Mysticism and Sufism infuse many of Salimeh Motamedi’s artworks, either as central themes or as underlying concepts shaping the composition. In this collection, she focuses on the Sama dance, which holds significant importance in the ceremonial traditions of certain Sufi sects and is deeply entwined with the mystical literature of Iran, particularly the poetry of Rumi, the renowned Persian poet. Salimeh captures the fluidity and rhythm of the Sama dance through the movement of her brush on the canvas, symbolizing the seekers’ spiritual ascent toward God, their ultimate destination.
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Nature | 2018

This collection explores the theme of nature through an abstract lens, reflecting a deep connection with the boundless source of existence. Salimeh Motamedi expresses the human need for both spiritual and physical connection to the natural world. Inspired by the global movements advocating for the preservation and protection of nature, these works embody a response to that urgent call. Motamedi addresses the theme with free and expressive brushstrokes, bold folds, and vibrant color spots, capturing the raw energy of nature’s presence. Each piece invites the viewer to contemplate humanity’s intertwined relationship with the environment, emphasizing both its beauty and fragility.

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Nature | 2018

This collection explores the theme of nature through an abstract lens, reflecting a deep connection with the boundless source of existence. Salimeh Motamedi expresses the human need for both spiritual and physical connection to the natural world. Inspired by the global movements advocating for the preservation and protection of nature, these works embody a response to that urgent call. Motamedi addresses the theme with free and expressive brushstrokes, bold folds, and vibrant color spots, capturing the raw energy of nature’s presence. Each piece invites the viewer to contemplate humanity’s intertwined relationship with the environment, emphasizing both its beauty and fragility.
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Untitled | 2021

In this collection, Salimeh’s mind was filled with scenes from the society around her. Deeply influenced by the women’s movement in Iran, which affected everyone, she was no exception. The use of color, negative space, composition, and harmony differs from her previous works. This variation is typical of her approach, as she doesn’t follow a strict, linear path, instead letting her emotions guide her brush and transform the elements she engages with.

The unrest of those days lingers in everyone’s memory, and she has sought to capture this feeling with busy spaces, incorporating windows that offer glimpses of light. Green is used to symbolize the sprouts of hope.

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Untitled | 2021

In this collection, Salimeh’s mind was filled with scenes from the society around her. Deeply influenced by the women’s movement in Iran, which affected everyone, she was no exception. The use of color, negative space, composition, and harmony differs from her previous works. This variation is typical of her approach, as she doesn’t follow a strict, linear path, instead letting her emotions guide her brush and transform the elements she engages with.
The unrest of those days lingers in everyone’s memory, and she has sought to capture this feeling with busy spaces, incorporating windows that offer glimpses of light. Green is used to symbolize the sprouts of hope.
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