Yasaman Aghili

Artist Statement

As a multimedia artist working at the intersection of Art, science, technology, and visual media/culture, I use a diverse range of mediums and techniques, including traditional methods and contemporary digital art forms/mediums, to blend different aesthetics for visual storytelling and expression.

As a visual artist, my work is centered around the conceptual framework of storytelling as a way to create unique visual, compositional experiences. Juxtaposing elements from different artistic eras, worlds, mediums, techniques, and genres, I aim to have a visual take on established literature methods, such as poetry, para-fictional stories/narrations, and surreal imaginations.

In this collection of my artwork, "Bernini's Baroque Revival: An Avian Inspiration," I use a para-fictional story/narrative to initiate, guide, and enhance my visual language and aesthetics. One that exists at the intersection of historical, surreal/fantastical, and imaginary worlds:

Bernini's Baroque Revival: An "Avian Inspiration"

In the depths of a quiet night, as the world slumbered under a canopy of stars, the spirit of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the "master of Baroque sculpture," returned to the world he once shaped with his unparalleled genius. It was the resurgence of a soul who once breathed life into the cold marbles and unyielding stones.

At this moment, Bernini was captivated by the whimsical and fantastic elegance of flamingos, their graceful forms, vibrant pink plumage, and balletic movements, which aligned perfectly with Bernini's desire for dynamic and expressive artistry. The interplay of light and shadow on their feathers reminded Bernini of the dramatic "chiaroscuro" he once masterfully employed in his sculptures.

His return was not a mere reappearance; it was to bring a new inspiration to life—an "Avian Inspiration!" An innovative new collection in which Bernini turned his attention to the exotic and captivating avian creatures: Flamingos— creatures hardy ever depicted in the Baroque era. Blending their fantastical and graceful beauty with the human form, he crafted stunning marble sculptures that seamlessly fuse the surreal elegance of these avian beings with the vitality of the natural world—a rekindling of the Baroque flame that once illuminated the world with its dramatic flair and expressive power.

Biography

Yasaman Aghili, the founder/director of YDesignStudio, is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian Multimedia Artist/Designer. She works at the intersection of Art, science, technology, and visual media/culture. With a Master's degree in Color Science and Technology and experience in drawing and acrylic painting, Yasaman brings a unique blend of scientific understanding and artistic sensibility to my work. Her journey in Art and Design has been enriched by her previous role as a Design Center Coordinator, where she honed my design and creative direction skills.

As a multimedia artist and designer, Yasaman uses a diverse range of mediums and techniques, including traditional methods and contemporary digital art forms/mediums, to blend different aesthetics for visual storytelling and expression. Juxtaposing elements from different artistic eras, worlds, mediums, techniques, and genres, she aims to have a visual take on established literature methods, such as poetry, para-fictional narrations, and surreal illusions/imaginations. Her art resonates deeply with the essence of femininity and serves as a form of self-reflection and expression, allowing her to explore themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. Each piece reflects a moment of introspection, capturing emotions and memories that resonate deeply with her experiences, offering an artistic perspective and a self-expressive statement. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Yasaman integrates elements/motifs of nature into her art, celebrating its symbolism of resilience, growth, adaptation, harmony, balance, mindfulness, consciousness, and interconnectedness.

Currently, Yasaman aims to harness the creative power of AI as a new tool/medium to explore new dimensions of creativity in multimedia visual arts with an emphasis on poetic self-expression. Her AI-driven multimedia artworks have been recognized and selected for publication in international magazines, including the Barcelona-based Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine and the South Korea-based Artianne Art Magazine. She is also one of the winners of the Emerging Woman Artist Art Prize 2024, awarded by the Arts to Hearts Project.

Bernini's Baroque Revival: An Avian Inspiration (01)_2024_Digital Art and AI_20 x 20 inches
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