May 26 - July 1, 2023
Oasis of Symmetry | Aisha Changezi

Artist Statement:
As an interdisciplinary artist, I am fascinated with the process of creating art, which pushes me to explore different styles and mediums. When I first started exploring Islamic geometric patterns, it felt so natural, especially due to my experience as a trained painter with a special interest in traditional arts. There was something calming about the symmetry, the earthy color palettes, and the ebb and flow of angular and biomorphic shapes all coming together in perfect harmony. I totally submerged myself in learning how to analyze and draw the patterns. 

For this series, part of my process was to take traditional geometric patterns and present them in a contemporary way–be it paper cutting by hand, replicating the slow and meditative process of tile cutting or plaster carving, or impersonating Persian miniature strokes on a macroscopic scale! No matter how I chose to design my compositions, there was always a calming and meditative feel to it. In this chaotic world of instant gratification and short, fast-paced videos, I wanted my audience to take a moment to slow down like I have. I aspire to take them to a place which is balanced, calming, and beautiful. My goal is for my audience to lose themselves in the hypnotic, intricate designs of these works, just as I had in the slow labor of constructing these complex pieces. While observing the structural insights of these patterns, one can ponder on their inner self and their connection with the universe.

Artist Bio:
Aisha Changezi is an interdisciplinary award-winning artist, a recipient of The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award with a BFA from University of Michigan, U.S.A. The resonance of her oeuvre is reflected through her love for the process of creating art, which has allowed her to master a wide range of mediums and materials. With experience in painting, illustration, design, and ceramics, she is further enriching her art by attending workshops for geometric patterns and English calligraphy. She is an active member of IAMPETH (The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting). She is also a student of Arabic calligraphy and at the moment is working towards her ijaza (license) in Arabic calligraphy under apprenticeship with a master calligrapher, Dr. Nihad Dukhan. Her diverse background, interests, and experiences are reflected in her detailed, representational, and eclectic art style. 

www.aishachangezi.com

Interstellar- 1
    Gouache on handmade indigo paper
    $900

War
Watercolor, ink, and 24K gold leaf on handmade paper
$1,900

Interstellar- 2
    Gouache on handmade indigo paper
    $900

Rustam Pasha Rosette
Gouache, ink on tea-stained handmade khadi paper
$150

Sacred Unravel- 4
Watercolor & ink on handmade khadi paper
$800

Tandem
Watercolor, gouache & ink on handmade khadi paper
$570

Ode to Khiva
Watercolor & ink on handmade khadi paper
$570

Alhambra Alicatado
Watercolor on handmade khadi paper
$800

 I’Timad-ud-Daulah
Watercolor & ink on handmade khadi paper
$800

Sacred Unravel- 3 
Gouache & ink on handmade khadi paper
$500

Harvest Moon
Watercolor & gouache on handmade khadi paper
$600

Golden Hour
Watercolor, gouache & ink on handmade khadi paper
$800

Firdous
Gouache, ink & 24K gold leaf on handmade khadi paper
$3,800

Azure Nights
Watercolor, gouache & ink on handmade khadi paper
$800

Alhambra Rosette
Earth pigments on handmade khadi paper
$800

Mōr
Watercolor, ink, 24K shell gold & gold leaf on handmade khadi paper
$1,000

Sacred Unravel- 2
Watercolor & graphite on handmade khadi paper
$500

Celestial Globe
Watercolor, gouache & 24K gold leaf on handmade khadi paper
$600

Minbar of Ibn Tulun
Gouache & ink on handmade khadi paper
$1,300

The Veil
Color pencil on paper
$675

The Matrix
Paper sculpture
$500

Horseshoe Arch
Watercolor & ink on handmade khadi paper
$210

Sacred Unravel- 5
Watercolor & ink on paper
$675

Penumbra
Hand cut paper
$4,500

Sacred Unravel- 1 
Genuine Hematite & ink on handmade khadi paper
$2,000

The Portal
Watercolor & ink on handmade khadi paper
$675