16 May 2007

Elahe Heidari - new drawing (a wordy Wordless Wednesday)

I was delighted to receive just recently a gift of this drawing from from Elahe Heidari, an artist and dear friend who lives in Tehran.

Ever since I first saw her work a few years ago I have been taken by its sheer power of her work, particularly her portrayal of women. It is heartening that most who see examples of her work are deeply impressed and more than a few feel as strongly about it as I do.

More examples of her work can be found at Kargah, a major Iranian art website (click on her name above and at Gallery Etemad.

This is a painting she gave me two years ago. It takes pride of place on my wall. I know this is rather a wordy entry for what should is a wordless meme but what the hey - call it a wordless Wednesday with commentary!

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the painting!! Have a wonderful Wordless Wednesday!!

jams o donnell said...

Glad you like it. I am so delighted to receive it

Alison said...

What a cool present! I like art received as a gift, better than choosing yourself somehow.

Shaz said...

They are beautiful paintings, what a lovely gift to treasure x x Happy WW

Anonymous said...

They are stunning!

Jenn in Holland said...

What a beautiful piece. I love the way you gave us an up close view!

Melanie said...

What beautiful paintings!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks for your comments. I was delighted to receive it

wrchili said...

Wonderful artwork! Happy WW!

Anonymous said...

What a powerful drawing! The painting is quite nice too, thank you for sharing them, and the link. I too tend to be a little wordy for WW :)

letha said...

I really like the first drawing, I'm not good at saying things about art though so that's as much as I'm going to attempt on this one.

Sandee said...

They are very nice. Is there a reason the woman doesn't have a mouth? My first thought is that male dominated world in which she lives. Excellent post.

Anonymous said...

My first WW this week, and what a treat for the eyes - and a great commentary.
Thanks for sharing.
Mine's up.
Frances

Cinnamon Girl said...

That is gorgeous! Happy WW =)

Stacie said...

How beautiful. What an extraordianry gift.

Anonymous said...

Those are beautiful pieces of art!`

The Minute Man: Colin Chang said...

she must be a very talented artist. Those are wonderful artworks.

elasticwaistbandlady said...

Oh, look who made it to the top! Numero Uno! First in line! The leader of the pack! I saw your starting position on the WW list, jams. Woo Hoo!

I've admired the faulous art on your blog for nearly a year now. I guess I missed the fact that you actually own some of these pieces. Myself? I have an original Elvis in leopard print jumpsuit on a velvet canvas hanging above the sofa. Jealous much?

Miscellaneous-Mum said...

I wish I had more art. I love it so. You're a lucky guy

Pearls of Wisdom said...

What gorgeous work. Thank you so much for sharing about it , how you got it and the artist.

Happy WW.

Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)

Le Butterfly said...

WOW

Happy WW

Anonymous said...

I really like the last one. The colors are great!

Anonymous said...

I'd be wordless if I receive something like these. But I love the last picture, the painting. I love the colors.

jams o donnell said...

Thanks everyone. I was so happy to receiv this. It was a beautiful gift.

You've hit the nail comedy. You wuill see that motif as a recurring theme through her work
Elvis in a leopard print ewbl- I am jealous!? WHY isnit it in an art gallery???

Beaman said...

Wonderful art work. It could almost go with the writing of the Persian writer, Sadeq Hedayat.

meh said...

Its really stunning pieces of art! Happy WW! :)

Unknown said...

The lines denote a true artist. Absolutely beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing those. Lovely work, and I know they make you happy.

? said...

This is excellent. It readily stimulates my senses and spirit. Thanks.

Qtpies7 said...

"Wordless Wednesday with Commentary" THATS good stuff! LOL I'm always wordy with mine, or want to be. I have mine up now, I'm late because I couldn't wake up this morning until 10:30am, lol. Vidodin is GOOOOOD stuff!

jams o donnell said...

Again thanks all.

I could imagine Elahe illustrating the Blind Owl, Beaman.

Anonymous said...

Wow - what agreat painting. I'd love to have it myself. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

jams o donnell said...

Glad you like it high strangeness. Once I find a suitable frame it will grace our wall

Celeste said...

This leaves me thinking.....

Rebecca said...

That's great to have such talented friends give you such great artwork. For me, the whole no mouth thing just freaks me out too much.

The Minute Man: Colin Chang said...

WW : Guess-It's answer is up! Comeon down and see if you've got it right!