Arghavan Khosravi's Studio Practice in Stamford, Connecticut

Arghavan Khosravi, an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut, is highlighted in the 344th edition of Hyperallergic's 'A View From the Easel' series. For nearly five years, she has utilized a compact loft above her townhouse as her studio. Drawing inspiration from Persian miniature art, Khosravi creates surreal combinations of paint, wood, and canvas. Her day starts with espresso and news podcasts from either the New York Times or Washington Post, followed by sketch reviews. She shapes panels at a nearby woodshop, where she also undertakes underpainting. Khosravi appreciates her live/work arrangement for its convenience, allowing extensive studio hours without commuting. Her larger pieces are constructed in sections due to space constraints, and the nearby woodshop facilitates her sculptural experimentation. Although she lacks a local artist community, she maintains ties to New York's art scene through train travel, social media, email, and Zoom visits. She enjoys acrylic paint for its rapid drying and finds working with wood therapeutic, handling it herself without outsourcing. Her favorite local museum is the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, where she is featured in their inaugural Decennial.