• I Wish You Felt the Same Way

    April 14 - May 9, 2024
  • Press Release

    Zaal Art Gallery presents the third exhibition in its Focus Room series, “I Wish You Felt the Same Way”, a solo show by Milad Mousavi, opening on April 14 and continuing through May 9, 2024. The exhibition marks his third solo with Dastan. 

     

    Milad Mousavi’s illustrative works serve as direct manifestations of his thoughts, stories, and dreams. Executed without preliminary sketches, Mousavi's drawings are crafted entirely with ink, reflecting a distinctive approach where the absence of prior background or preconceived ideas allows for a spontaneous and immediate expression of his artistic vision.

     

    In his paintings “I Wish You Felt the Same way” (2023) and “Losing Hair” (2023), Mousavi explores themes ranging from personal relationships to introspective contemplations, utilizing his distinctive method to translate abstract concepts into tangible visual forms. His drawings, characterized by their larger scale compared to previous works, showcase a deliberate focus on the intricacies of human hands, drawing inspiration from their forms and gestures.

     

    Complementing his drawings, Mousavi's paintings, dating back to 2021 and 2022, offer viewers a glimpse into his exploration of the bathroom space as a thematic motif. Rooted in the artist's dream experiences within this environment, these paintings invite audiences to contemplate the intersection of dreams, reality, and personal space.

    • Milad Mousavi, I wish you felt the same way, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, I wish you felt the same way, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Driving Lessons , 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Driving Lessons , 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Dream, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Dream, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Bewitched, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Bewitched, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Riding With The Fox, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Riding With The Fox, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Losing Hair, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Losing Hair, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Bewitched, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Bewitched, 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Wounded But Alive, 2022
      Milad Mousavi, Wounded But Alive, 2022
    • Milad Mousavi, Broken Artist Sleeps Alone, 2022
      Milad Mousavi, Broken Artist Sleeps Alone, 2022
    • Milad Mousavi, Motel, 2022
      Milad Mousavi, Motel, 2022
    • Milad Mousavi, Where Is The Mirror?, 2022
      Milad Mousavi, Where Is The Mirror?, 2022
    • Milad Mousavi, Blood and Tissue, Skin and Bones, 2021
      Milad Mousavi, Blood and Tissue, Skin and Bones, 2021
  • Milad Mousavi, Overview

    Milad Mousavi

    Overview
    Milad Mousavi (b. 1987, Tehran, Iran) studied Economics at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran. He has been painting professionally since 2012.
    Milad Mousavi paints and draws using color pencils, acrylic, oil, and pen. He creates a fantastical world inspired by his environment, society, and artistic mediums such as cinema and animation. In his works he mostly depicts himself as the main character giving the paintings a personal narrative tone. Mousavi is a prolific storyeller who reacts to his surroundings and does not restrict himself to limited materials and techniques.
    • Milad Mousavi, Heroes , 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Heroes , 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Fingertips2 , 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Fingertips2 , 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Fingertips3 , 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Fingertips3 , 2023
    • Milad Mousavi, Fingertips, 2023
      Milad Mousavi, Fingertips, 2023