Maryam Lamei Blends Persian Miniature with Modernity at Leila Heller Gallery
Leila Heller Gallery presents 'Symphony of Birds', a solo exhibition by Maryam Lamei opening January 26, 2024. The show merges Persian miniature painting with contemporary aesthetics, inspired by the Negargari tradition. Lamei's works feature flowers and birds as symbols of divine secrets, wisdom, justice, peace, and freedom. The paintings address contemporary human experiences, hope, and resistance against oppression. The exhibition aims to offer healing and a fresh perspective on Iranian painting.
Key facts
- Solo exhibition by Maryam Lamei titled 'Symphony of Birds'
- Opens January 26, 2024 at Leila Heller Gallery
- Blends Persian miniature painting with modern sensibility
- Inspired by the Persian 'Negargari' painting genre
- Focuses on interplay between flowers and birds
- Birds symbolize divine secrets and guardians of wisdom
- Themes include justice, peace, ethical salvation, freedom
- Aims to heal wounded hearts and envision a brighter future
Entities
Artists
- Maryam Lamei
Institutions
- Leila Heller Gallery