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Echoes of Two Souls

A single original work held in the gallery record and offered privately, by inquiry, never sold from the page.

A single original work in Persian illumination and contemporary ornament. It is held in the gallery's record and handled privately, by inquiry.

Gouache and gold on handmade paper · 2024

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Gouache and gold on handmade paper, 2024 Click to enlarge

Catalogue

Echoes of Two Souls

Series
The Secret Garden
Year
2024
Medium
Gouache and gold on handmade paper
Status
Available
Authenticity
Certificate included

On the work

Slow looking

An intricate sanctuary garden of delicate floral scrollwork and fine gold tendrils opens across a large-scale composition. The viewer's gaze is drawn into a detailed field of blooms, where two small avian figures sit quietly nestled among the foliage.

Rendered in gouache and gold pigment on handmade paper, the surface combines luminous metallic linework with subtle, matte color glazes. The precise application of shell gold highlights the spiraling vines, creating a refined contrast against the soft background ground.

The compositional logic relies on woven ornamental symmetry that balances emotional vulnerability with structural restraint. Winding Eslimi patterns create a protective sanctuary around the paired birds, organizing complex natural forms into a quiet, meditative unity.

Under changing room light, the gold pigment passages catch subtle reflections, revealing the depth of the fine line work. The natural texture of the handmade paper grounds the intricate details, emphasizing the tactile quality of the painted surface.

At 109.8 × 166.4 cm, Echoes of Two Souls commands a major, contemplative presence. Its combination of grand scale, intricate Persian illumination traditions, and quiet emotional resonance makes it a distinguished anchor for significant collections.

Exhibited / Recognised

Featured in The Other Art Fair, Sydney 2025

Private acquisition.

Acquisition is conducted by direct correspondence. Availability is confirmed in writing. Pricing is not displayed. Each work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Handled personally by Niloofar K. Afshar.

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