Reza Abedini (Iran, Tehran, 1967) Untitled from the series ‘Untimely’ Ink on paper 30 x 18 cm

Reza Abedini (Iran, Tehran, 1967) Untitled from the series ‘Untimely’ Ink on paper 30 x 18 cm
He is a university professor, art critic and famous graphic designer, who established in 1993 the Reza Abedini Studio, an independent design consultancy and art director agency. He won several awards. In 2006 he received the Prince Claus Award in recognition of his creativity in the production of unique graphic designs and the impact of his work as a mean of communication. His name is listed in Meggs’ History of Graphic Design as one of the world’s outstanding post digital graphic designers and some authors have dedicated monographs to his work and his approach to design and calligraphy.
He is considered as the father of Iranian contemporary graphic design. He lives and works between Iran, The Netherlands and Lebanon.
Abedini's works are easily identifiable for their sophisticated style and the perfect balance between modernity and tradition as he often uses traditional Islamic patterns and above all Persian calligraphy with a special attention to the Safavid and Qajar period.
In this series the artist uses ink on paper and applies some writing on distorted faces, emerging from the whiteness of the sheet of paper. Faces are important, but they are so blurry and blackened that they have no identity, those could be anyone's faces. What is more relevant is the presence of the writing, so complex and textured to become the centre of attention. Provenance: the owner had it from the artist.