Haleh Mashian Figurative Series Lookbook

FIGURATIVE SERIES

Mashian’s Abstract Figurative Series is her most personal and is an homage to the dichotomies of what it means to be feminine: soft and bold, fluid and stalwart, vulnerable and invincible. Her approach to the feminine form evolves from symbolist collage to a modern interpretation of the feminine figure. Mashian’s work with live models ignited the Femme series, addressing the universal themes of feminine fortitude and fierceness, and at the same time is the latest configuration celebrating the female form a subject of myriad artworks since the age of antiquity

“The figurative images of women are lush and highly textured – like all of the work here, they are mixed media paintings, large and yet intimate, layered with resin, glitter, gels, fabric, paper, jewels, and beads; or as Mashian describes her work, “Whatever moves me. I wanted all of them to be in a jewel tone because…of the richness of being a woman. We have a lot going for us.”

– Haleh Mashian: Meditative Magic, Diversions LA

Mashian’s multi-layered approach to her canvases involves acrylic paint applied and re-applied, scraped off and re-added, with the inclusion of an array of materials to render a physicality to her surfaces. As a result, Mashian’s feminine figures reflect both a defined presence and a phantasmagoric reverie that emphasize how women are adept at inhabiting multiple spaces, varied lives, and an amalgam of identities.

Mashian’s process of technique divulges the inherent fluidity in the nature of the feminine, juxtaposing the constant duality of woman’s quintessence: the soft and the bold, the flexible and the stalwart, the vulnerable and the invincible.

Monahissa

By Haleh Mashian Mixed media on wood panel 60"

X 60"

Delphine

By Haleh Mashian Mixed media on

wood panel 60" X 60"

Disintegrated

By Haleh Mashian Mixed media on wood panel 60" X

60"

Femme 11

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 10

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 3

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

A Quiet Moment

By Haleh Mashian Acrylic on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 1

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 4

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media collage on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 7

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Femme 12

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Sophia

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Inner Vibration 2

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Marriage Myth

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on canvas 48" X 60"

Cha-Ching

By Haleh Mashian Mixed media

on wood panel 60" X 60"

Show Me The Benji

By Haleh Mashian Mixed media on wood panel 60" X

60"

By Haleh Mashian

Mr. Hyde

Mixed media (framed) 45" X 75"

Puzzled

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on canvas

48" X 30"

Sitting Woman

By Haleh Mashian

Acrylic on canvas 36" X 36"

The Twist

By Haleh Mashian Acrylic on canvas 30" X 42"

Face the Truth

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 30" X 40"

Lady In Green Hat

By Haleh Mashian

Acrylic on canvas 30" X 48"

Self Reflecting

By Haleh Mashian Acrylic on canvas

30" X 48"

Phantom 1

By Haleh Mashian Acrylic

Phantom 2

By Haleh Mashian Acrylic

on canvas

36" X 36"

on canvas 36" X 36"

Mashian

By Haleh Mashian

Welcome To My World

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

The Void

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel 60" X 60"

Momentum

By Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on canvas 48" X 48"

"I am always inspired to seek out new artistic territories to expand my vision and manifest different ways of bringing forth my vision I am a big fan of co-mingling a vast range of disciplines and cross pollinate among all."

-Mashian

For over 25 years, Haleh Mashian’s art has colorfully illustrated her unique, insightful view of the world, both real and imagined As a creative expressionist, Mashian's art embodies her enchantment with color, composition, and the interplay of positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using a variety of techniques from collage to impasto. Mashian creates a range of dynamic pieces in various sizes to accommodate the residential, retail, and hospitality markets.

Mashian works across various series, each of which has a personal story behind it Whether inspired by a spiritual experience, introspection, or simply the beauty of the world around her, Mashian is driven by her passion for color, texture, and scale.

“Creativity is my

Mashian shares, as she describes the act of creating derives from a divine consciousness, which is akin to what psychologists call “flow:” a mental state of deep creativity and complete immersion in the task at hand In a flow state, one is completely present and open to the act of creating. Mashian, coupled with a daily practice of mindful meditation, enters this creative state frequently in her creative process, whether it’s painting, designing, dancing or through music.

Recently expanding into sculpture and three-dimensional art, she is incorporating LED light, plaster, and other materials that bring her pieces to life. Her love of interior design has also led to an exploration of the digital realm. NFTs, fashion, and furniture manifest her artful vision of living and her belief that art - physical and digital - sculpture, fashion, and interior design can all be seamlessly combined to create a sublime and expressive lifestyle.

Four years ago, Mashian founded Mash Gallery, which has become a hub for creativity and community to thrive under one roof. She aims to celebrate art for the sake of art, not just because it's a commodity As a curator, Mashian strives to be the bridge between the energy and soul of a piece of art and the viewers and community.

Haleh Mashian studied art at various institutions such as UCLA, Otis and Brentwood Art Center, as well as earning a Bachelor of Science degree from USC. Originally from Iran, she is a longtime resident of Southern California with a studio in Santa Monica, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her art is an expression of her unique vision of the world and her continuous exploration of new artistic territories.

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