Yuji Mostafavee creates large acrylic paintings of Edenic environments that offer a much-needed escape from the artificial milieu of city life. Focusing on color balance, shapes of proportion, and texture, Mostafavee explores historical concepts and forms and incorporates them into a contemporary visual narrative. A former fashion designer based in New York, Mostafavee is heavily influenced by haute couture, keeping up with contemporary trends and patterns. Harnessing Mostafavee’s expert handling of color and compositions, her designs exude the sophisticated glamor of a Chanel purse or a Hermès scarf. They recreate exclusive ambiances where the viewer can indulge in a bit of forbidden luxury.
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Light Cycles Part I. Germination, 2024
I adapt concepts and forms from different art historical periods into a contemporary aesthetic. As a previous fashion designer, my colors, motifs, and compositions are inspired by the world of haute couture, in particular Hermes and Chanel. As if forging a one-of-a-kind garment collection, I create enticing patterns of strong chromatic contrasts where the eye can swim with selfindulgent pleasure. My goal is to develop a new artistic concept each year.
