Emerald waves / Coastal Retreat Painting

BIO: Vafa Majidli is a highly acclaimed Visual Artist based in Baku, Azerbaijan, whose captivating artworks have garnered global recognition and are prized possessions in prestigious private collections across the world. By delving into the complexities of the human psyche and intricacies of inner transformation, Vafa’s profound and meaningful creations serve as a mirror to the human experience, reflecting deep emotions and universal truths. Her work explores the human psyche and the transformative journey of the soul. Her paintings reflect on unseen forces that shape consciousness, portraying the evolution from inert matter to vibrant being. Using surrealistic humanoid stones within minimalist compositions in her main concept, she symbolizes the earliest stage of existence—silent yet filled with potential. Vafa draws inspiration from Eastern philosophy, aesthetics, and psychology to create a universal language of contemplation. Her works beckon viewers to venture inward, awakening hidden depths of the mind and guiding them on an existential voyage of psychological self-discovery. Through harmony of form, texture, and light, she creates meditative spaces that act as visual anchors of peace. STATEMENT: At the heart of my work lies a fascination with the human psyche—the complex web of thoughts, emotions, and subconscious forces that shape our inner worlds. I am driven by a desire to understand the depths of inner transformation, recognizing that our journey begins from a state of potentiality, much like the earliest form of existence: the stone. In ancient beliefs, our souls once existed as inert, motionless entities, holding within them the seed of consciousness and growth. My art reflects this profound evolution, portraying a metamorphosis from lifeless matter to vibrant, conscious beings—symbolizing the collective journey of the soul across cycles of existence. My paintings act as a contemplative dialogue, inviting viewers to reflect on the existential idea that, at one point, we were akin to stones—silent, unassuming, yet containing the potential for awareness and transformation. Using surrealistic humanoid stones within minimalist compositions, I evoke harmony and balance, inspired by Eastern philosophies and Human Psychology. The serene equilibrium of stones resting in Zen-like stillness mirrors the conscious journey of the soul navigating through its experiences, emphasizing inner peace and self-discovery.