PRISKA C. JUSCHKA FINE ART
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Nicky Nodjoumi
The Formulaic Nature of Appearances
Nodjoumi creates large scale oil paintings using a visual narrative that combines Persian metaphors and Iranian iconography with references of Western and foremost American culture and politics. The inherent symbolism of Mullahs and Ayatollahs juxtaposed with that of suit clad Western bureaucrats suggests an extremely delicate balance between and beyond all cultural and sociopolitical boundaries. On his canvases, the struggle against tyranny and domination, both personal and universal, unfolds seemingly in front of the viewer’s eye. Nodjoumi directs a staged scenario, full with connotations, revealing the hypocrisy within our societies - whether in form of ideological or physical exploitation, male supremacy or sexual repression.
Wow. I was debating on braving the elements tonight to goto the studio and paint...I was leaning on going home and making some dinner. Ya, that ain't happenin. I'm studio bound fo sho. Found the release info for Nicky Nodjoumi's exhibit The Formulaic Nature of Appearances.
These paintings make me want to paint plain and simple.
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