Coming into his fourth exhibition with Agora Gallery, Pakistani-American artist Fahim Somani introduces three-dimensional work in addition to his compelling and highly emotive abstract expressionist paintings. Using a variety of mediums, Somani creates images rich in color, with vivid brushstrokes that add texture and depth, juxtaposed by finer lines and forms that lend a sense of sophistication and grace to the overall effect. His compositions are powerful, suffusing each image with passion and emotion that connect with viewers in potent ways.
Somani’s background and culture have had a major impact on his work, as he uses a wide range of art mediums to reflect the geometrical patterns that are a hallmark of Islamic art. The art of calligraphy is a major influence, adding an entirely new level of form and elegant beauty to each piece. Across his body of work, Somani achieves a fascinating blend of East and West, contemporary and tradition, creating images that “connect people of all walks of life.”
Fahim Somani currently lives and works in Houston, Texas.
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Series of Letters 4
Mixed media & resin on canvas
36” x 24”
Series of Letters 3
Mixed media & resin on canvas
36” x 24”
Series of Letters 2
Mixed media & resin on canvas
36” x 24”
Series of Letters 1
Mixed media & resin on canvas
36” x 24”
Script 2
Acrylic
Art is a way to express one’s feelings and emotions. Art is defined as “the creation of beautiful or significant things, a particular type of creative production generated by human beings.” An artist makes a piece of art to create an experience for others and to show devotion to someone or something of importance. I have created many art pieces in different mediums and geometrical patterns and each piece echoes my feelings and emotions. I took inspiration from my family at an early age which encouraged my imagination to flow with no boundaries allowing me to flourish in art. I have focused intensely on visual arts, painting in most mediums and writing in calligraphy with pen and ink. As an accomplished visual artist with many years of creative experience, I believe in exploring the diverse forms of art by connecting people from all walks of life through art and my artwork is a passionate reflection of my beliefs, faith and cultural heritage. My work is based on the idea of blending east and west with a touch of contemporary and throughout the artwork calligraphy in different variations is heavily used since it enhances the beauty of the pieces. Currently, I am in the process of expanding my art portfolio while working on various projects simultaneously.
ORIGINAL FAHIM SOMANI ARTWORKS ON
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