My perception of what's going on around me is affected by the rhythm of mobility. I'm an artist in transition, moving from one place to another. In my paintings, I see myself as an observer or a witness, a beholder of the events and transformations within and without myself. My pursuit in painting has always been concentrated on the understanding and rediscovery of the relations between the "Self" and the surrounding world. Throughout this exploration, I frequently encounter the diversity of places, and times, resulting in the emergence of liminal spaces. Understanding and organizing these spaces in my paintings is quite a challenge for me. In this collection, I'm offering you a glimpse of this endeavor. It reflects my observations over a specific period. The impact of these observations has been recorded as small work-notes, and ultimately, the largest piece of the current collection presents a polyphonic manifestation of them. The imperative for paintings to be accompanied by an installation resonates with my personal inclination to seek out signs that may appear insignificant at first glance, yet through our process of exploration and selection, we attribute them with renewed significance.

Zanbagh Lotfi

2024 June