Perception #189 Painting

Artist Statement "Since my early childhood I was exposed to the rich art and culture of Iran. The unique architecture and the geometric shapes and rich colors of Persian tiles still mesmerize me and remind me of my childhood. My work emphasizes on exploration of color using geometric abstraction as my foundation. I carefully select my tints, shades and tones to create the illusion of volume, space, and transparency. In some of my paintings and sculptures, a simple concept such as a color wheel is transformed into an intriguing design and an extensive color study. Today the concept of my work is in appreciation of nature and science, color and geometry, and the mission of my work is to bring the beauty of Iranian art and architecture into the view of the west in a contemporary presentation. I intend for my work to engage people and make them happy. I also convey a message of love and peace to the world through my work.” Artist Bio Iranian born, Fariba Abedin’s work explores geometric abstraction with an emphasis on color study where geometry and color become the subjects of her intriguing paintings. Her large scale geometric paintings give the effect of a blown-up kaleidoscope to the viewers, and her carefully selected tints, shades and tones create the illusion of volume, space, and transparency. Although Abedin’s work is geometric and structural, her concept of work is tender and appealing in its appreciation of the nature and science, Color and geometry. She also conveys a message of love and peace through her work. She lives and works in Houston and has exhibited, and given lectures and workshops in geometric art at The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas, Pear Fincher Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, University of North Texas, Irving Art Center, and in Houston, Asia Society, Lawndale Art Center, Jung Center, Bank of America Center, and the Houston City Hall. She is among the 29 artists on the Houston Arts Alliance, City of Houston’s Artists Roster recommended for public art projects. She is also among Top 5 Houston Artists by Houston Magazine. Abedin’s work is in the collection of the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, Houston First Corporation Sky Art Billboards, and United Airlines, Intercontinental Airport Houston, Concourse C. “Fariba Abedin’s paintings dissect light into its prismatic components. She then re-configures these component colors into sometimes large-scale compositions.