Forgotten Fire

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Reza Derakshani (Iranian, b. 1952)
Forgotten Fire
signed with artist's initials and dated 'R.D 07' (top left of left panel); titled in Farsi (on the stretcher of the left and right panels); signed, titled, inscribed and dated in Farsi, signed, titled, inscribed and dated '"FORGOTTEN FIRE" REZA DERAKSHANI TEHRAN 2007' (on the reverse)
oil and encaustic on canvas, in two parts
each: 86 5/8 x 35¼in. (220 x 89.4cm.);
overall: 86 5/8 x 70 3/8in. (220 x 178.8cm.)
Painted in Tehran in 2007 (2)

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

Continuously extending his exploration of nature and its aesthetics, Forgotten Fire by Derakshani is unique in its colour palette and composition. The present diptych, eminently abstracted of recognisable features, leaves space to the viewer for interpretation. With an impeccable marriage of wonder and chaos, this piece reflects the recurring musical rhythms in Derakshani's oeuvre. A musician himself, Derakshani depicts his fantastical bursting fames in a way to create a cacophonic crescendo which emanates an underlying tone of exuberance. This glorification of form and technique is a celebration of his fearless expressionist style and constant search for meaning through life, love, paint and music.

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