Carats

Sadeghzadeh's tar callipaintings display an unaffected blend of two calligraphic traditions: the Persian tradition which is dignified, stately and structured, and the  Eastern tradition which is spontaneous, unstudied and Zen-like. Navigating intuitively between these two worlds, Sadeghzadeh dexterously mixes tar to produce unexpected contrasts in color and emotions. Under his hand, the medium is turned into gold and excerpts from age-old Persian poems relive to deliver a remarkably contemporary message. Above all, the very delicacy of this rough and industrial medium challenges our senses to break barriers and uncover stunning contrasts.