415 - Pouran Lashini, "Light"

"Light"

Media: Acrylic on Wood

Dimensions: 24” x 24”

Biography:

Born in Tehran, Iran, Pooran Lashini is a visual artist, curator, and author. She is a PhD Candidate in Humanity and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas. She was trained in Persian classical miniature, illustration, and calligrapher. Her rich cultural and literary heritage has strongly influenced her artworks. Through her work, colors and the written word are imbued with symbolic power. 

Her attention to geometric forms creates a blend between the inflexible control of traditional Islamic calligraphy, Persian miniature, and modern abstract forms. Her works have been featured and won awards at national and international festivals and exhibitions. She is passionate about sharing the beauty of Islamic artwork, and she has curated several art exhibitions in the DFW area.

Contact:

Facebook: @Pouranpaintings

Instagram: @_pouran_art