ADVOCARTSY is pleased to present Dreamscape, an exhibition of whimsical compositions on handmade paper and canvas created using unique printmaking techniques by UK-based Iranian artist Mohammad Barrangi. Dreamscape marks Barrangi’s second solo exhibition with ADVOCARTSY and in the United States. The exhibition is free and will open to the public with a reception on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 from 7-10 pm at ADVOCARTSY’s West Hollywood gallery. All are welcome to attend the opening reception, both the artist and ADVOCARTSY founder and director Roshi Rahnama will be present.
ADVOCARTSY is thrilled to exhibit this new, captivating body of work by Mohammad Barrangi. His once limited palette has intensified, now including large swathes of saturated jewel tones that color his world of whimsy with a subtle aura of gravitas. Through his deft unification of contemporary themes with ancient attributes, Barrangi transports viewers to a universe unbridled by the laws that define our reality. In the words of the artist: “In my world, animals talk to humans. / In my world, the moon is always full. And that makes me sleepy in the real world. / In the thoughts that I have in my head, everything flows on the basis of love and affection.”
General Information:
Dreamscape Exhibition Dates: September 22nd – November 5th, 2022
Public Opening Reception: Thursday, September 22nd, 7-10 pm
Gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11-5 pm or by appointment.
For more information or to request a preview catalogue, email info@advocartsy.com.
About the artist:
Mohammad Barrangi was born in Rasht, Iran, in 1988. Now based in the UK, he is both a globally recognized artist and a medal-winning athlete who has represented Iran internationally in the 100m sprint. Born without full mobility in his left arm, Barrangi has developed a unique artistic practice that utilizes his right hand and both feet to create his distinctive works. Blending traditional calligraphy with experimental mark-making techniques, Barrangi combines elements of Persian calligraphy, storytelling, text, and touches of humor to create intimate works on handmade paper that are selectively expanded into large-scale murals.
Barrangi holds a degree in graphic design from the Islamic Azad University of Tonekabon and recently graduated from the Royal Drawing School in London. Barrangi has extensively exhibited his work around the world, winning numerous awards and recognition that has led to the prolific publication of his illustrations in a variety of books. His works have been acquired by the permanent collections of the British Museum, the Royal Family Collection, the National Government Collection in the UK, the San Diego Museum of Art in the USA, as well as the Cluj Napoka Art Museum in Romania.
About ADVOCARTSY:
Launched in 2015, ADVOCARTSY is a leading contemporary art platform specializing in Iranian contemporary art. In 2021, ADVOCARTSY moved its exhibition space from Downtown Los Angeles to West Hollywood. Founded by lawyer-turned-art advocate Roshi Rahnama, ADVOCARTSY acts as an incubator for emerging and established Iranian artists living in diaspora. ADVOCARTSY aims to transcend borders and connect artists of Iranian origin to arts organizations, museums, foundations, and collectors in the United States and worldwide.
