 White Feathers Giclee on canvas, 40 x 30" Edition limited to only 145 $2,400 |
 Morning Glory Giclee on canvas, 48 x 36" Edition limited to only 145 $2,800 |
 Alina From the New Age Series Giclee on canvas, 20 x 18" Edition limited to only 145 $1,300 |
 Darya From the New Age Series Giclee on canvas, 20 x 18" Edition limited to only 145 $1,300 |
 Nika From the New Age Series Giclee on canvas, 20 x 18" Edition limited to only 145 $1,300 |
 Pega From the New Age Series Giclee on canvas, 20 x 18" Edition limited to only 145 $1,300 |
 My Harmony Giclee on canvas, 36 x 22" Edition limited to only 145 $1,800 |
 My After Giclee on canvas, 36 x 36" Edition limited to only 145 $2,200 |
 Summer Night Giclee on canvas, 30 x 60" Edition limited to only 145 plus 30 embellished by the artist $3,200 |
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 Edge of Bliss Giclee on canvas, 48 x 24" Edition limited to only 195 $2,600 |
 Idle Afternoon Giclee on canvas, 48 x 60" Edition limited to only 145 $5,800 |
 Beautiful Feeling
$2,800Giclee on canvas, 30 x 40" |
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 Afternoon Memory
Giclee on canvas, 30 x 60" $4,000
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 In My Arms Giclee on canvas, 48 x 24" $2,400 |
 Love Birds Giclee on canvas, 24 x 48" Edition limited to only 145 $2,600 |
 Dream of Beauty Giclee on canvas, 30 x 24" Edition limited to only 145 $1,800 |
 Eternally Giclee on canvas, 30 x 24" Edition limited to only 195 $1,900 |
 Precious Giclee on canvas, 40 x 30" Edition limited to only 145 $2,400 |
 Special Evening Giclee on canvas, 30 x 60" Edition limited to only 145 $4,000 |
Enlightenment Giclee on canvas, 48 x 36" Edition limited to only 145 $2,800 |
 Lover's Harmony Giclee on canvas, 36 x 48" Edition limited to only 75 $3,500 limited availability -- almost sold out |
 Pure Impression Giclee on canvas, 48 x 24" $3,000 Nearly sold out |
 Twilight Dance Giclee on canvas, 48 x 72" $6,000 |
 Giclee on canvas, 30 x 24" $1,900 |
 Indian Summer Giclee on canvas, 14 x 48" $2,000 Nearly sold out |
 Tender Shoulder Serigraph on canvas, 36 x 36" Sold out. |
 Touching the Night Giclee on canvas, 30 x 60" $4,200 -- limited availability. Nearly sold out. |
 Color of Passion Giclee on canvas 60 x 30" $4,000 Nearly sold out. |
 Afternoon Amore Giclee on canvas, 24 x 30" $1,900 |
 Autumn Eve
Giclee on canvas 40 x 30" $2,400 |
 Harmonic Night Giclee on canvas, 46 x 70" $7,300 -- limited availability. Nearly sold out. |
 My Valentine Giclee on canvas, 30 x 24" $1,800 |
 Spring Dream Giclee on canvas, 30 x 40" $2,400 |
 Beyond Borders Serigraph on canvas, 36 x 48" Sold out |
 Daylight Dream Serigraph on canvas, 24 x 48" Sorry, sold for $1,970 |
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We are pleased to announce the release of the new deluxe Hessam book Expressions of Love. The deluxe linen-covered book is signed by Hessam and numbered to correspond with the four giclee prints shown here that accompany the book. Each print is 20 x 18", signed and numbered by the artist. The suite of four unframed limited edition prints are available with the deluxe book. (Images are available individually at $1,300 each.) The book is available alone without the prints at $95 plus shipping. Please contact us to have us send the special deluxe book suite to you today! |
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 Sensations Giclee on canvas, 48 x 36" Sorry, now sold out |
 Adoration Embellished serigraph on canvas, 48 x 24" $4,000 -- limited availability. Nearly sold out |
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HESSAM ABRISHAMI
Born in the city of Shiraz, Iran in
1951, Hessam Abrishami was the son of middle-class
parents; one of eight brothers and sisters. He
attended public schools in his home city of Shiraz
until his graduation from high school, after which
he served in his country’s military service for two
years. It was not until he was 15 years of age that, through the inspiration and encouragement of a high school teacher who was himself an artist, Hessam discovered both his love of art and his talent for painting. He soon became obsessed with painting. While
Hessam
devoted his major effort to painting, he also
seriously studied related types of art, including
calligraphy and architecture-both of which he
credits with making major contributions to the
development of his work.
 Dream Lover's Day, Serigraph,
32x32", Sorry, now sold out EARLY RECOGNITION After his military service, Hessam
decided to go to Italy -- ”the center of art in
Europe” -- to study. He completed a Master’s
Degree in Fine Arts at the Accademi De Belle Arti
“Pietro Vanucci” in Perugia. Although he
pursued his love of portraiture by concentrating
on realistic painting and special studies in
anatomy, he also developed his talent further by
studying other styles -- impressionism,
surrealism, cubism, and modernism.
Hessam notes he was influenced most by the artistic atmosphere in Italy in general, saying, “colors were bright and the atmosphere was quiet and relaxed.” His subsequent return to Iran had a profound affect on his artwork. He found Iran in a state of revolution; the social atmosphere was darker, activity more frenetic and the general mood less relaxed. His resulting anger was immediately seen in his paintings; they became less realistic, their subjects darker with more overall movement. During this stay in Iran, Hessam collaborated with a friend on a book of paintings and poetry titled Screams. Its powerful religious and political overtones proved too unacceptable to the Iranian government and Hessam soon left for Italy and, eventually, the United States. Hessam continues to expand his
creativity, exploring “the fluidity of human
figures.” As the French press has aptly
stated, “He creates a tension between each figure,
a kinship of place or condition that provokes the
viewer to seek reasons for such relationships.”
Essence
of
Love, Serigraph on canvas, 24 x 48",
Sold out.
HESSAM: ABOUT HIS WORK
“I didn’t set out to use bright colors, they just came out. This is important. I don’t give any direction to my paintings. Any colors I use just come from my feelings. I don’t think about bright colors or dark colors or lines or anything. Whatever comes, that’s good enough for me.” “I love the human figure. For me a woman’s body has more flexibility, more movement, and I can work with that. To me they have more energy. I can relax more. I work better with a woman’s figure than a man’s.”Vibrant colors, dynamic composition and powerful expression go hand in hand with imagination and expert craftsmanship to create works of amazing depth and dimension which are at once both intriguing and disarming to the viewer. |
 Begging Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24" $10,000 |
 North Lake Unique acrylic on board, 12 x 8" $3,000 |
 Coexistence Unique acrylic on board, 60 x 48" $40,000 |
 Without Cover Unique acrylic on board, 48 x 32" $14,000 |
 Sisters of Dream Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" $24,000 |
 Young Connected Unique acrylic on board, 48 x 32" $14,000 |
 Love Awaits Unique acrylic on board, 48 x 32" $14,000 |
 North Village Unique acrylic on canvas, 72 x 48" $58,000 |
 Blissful Moment Unique acrylic on board, 32 x 48" $14,000 |
 Poem Unique acrylic on board, 60 x 48" $26,000 |
 Shadows of Calm Unique acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48" $16,000 |
 When I Was Young Unique acrylic on board, 12 x 8" $3,000 |
 Far Days Unique acrylic on board, 12 x 8" $3,000 |
 Plantation Unique acrylic on board, 12 x 8" $3,000 |
 Two Vision Unique acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30" $17,000 |
 Other Side of the River Unique acrylic on canvas, 38 x 27" $15,000 |
 Abstract 18 Unique acrylic on canvas, 44 x 38" $14,000 |
 Season of Happiness Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 32" $22,000 |
 View of Yellow Unique acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48" $29,900 |
 You are the Reason Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 30" $22,000 |
 Complete Calm Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 60" $27,000 |
 Simple Like This Unique acrylic on canvas, 59 x 39" $29,500 |
 Golden Arm Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24" $6,400 |
 Voice of Silence Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" $24,000 |
 Slow Emotion Unique acrylic on canvas, 60 x 30" $27,000 |
 Beauty of Dark Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" $24,000 |
 Slow Rhythm Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48" $35,000 |
 Pink Pot Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60" $29,900 |
 Ocean Far Unique acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48" $29,900 |
 Fondness Unique acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36" $18,500 |
 Wild Imagination Unique acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36" $18,500 |
 Glorious Quest Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" $24,000 |
 Drunken Love Unique acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48" Sorry, sold |
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 Surprise Me Unique acrylic on board, 8 x 12" |
 The Way You Dance Unique acrylic on canvas, 36 x 30" |
 Warmth of Coldness Unique acrylic on canvas, 20 x 18" |
 Soulmate Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" |
Beautiful Feeling Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40" |
 Only With You Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24" |
 Blue Touch Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40" |
 Fruitful Melody Unique acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24" |
 Peace of Love Unique acrylic on canvas, 24 x 60" (framed 34x70") Sorry, sold
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 Believe in Purity Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" Sorry, sold |
 Silver Spring Unique acrylic on canvas, 24 x 60" (framed 38x74") Sorry, sold |
 Love's the Reason Unique acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30" Sorry, sold |
 April Beauty Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 70" Sorry, sold |
 The Second Scene Unique acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36" Sorry, sold |
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Hessam Abrishami – Contemporary Master
Artist
July 20, 2019 ChicMiamiMagazine THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL AND FULL OF COLOR. I SEE COLOR AS A LANGUAGE. IT SPEAKS TO ME AND I TALK BACK WITH MY ART. Hessam’s process is intuitive by nature. He approaches a canvas with no direct idea of the composition, palette or artistic fundamentals. He comes from a place in his heart, a place of emotion wherein a feeling is expressed. Born in the ancient center of the Persian Empire in the town of Shiraz, Iran in 1951 the roots of an enlightening heritage are deep within Hessam Abrishami. It is indisputable that the abundant history and enriching ways of this great land have upheld a legacy of traditions both cultural and artistic. The impact of such flourishing surroundings is immeasurable. He starts with a single stroke of color applied to the canvas. He stays within the emotion he desires to share, holding that feeling in his heart. As he applies the colors that best express those feelings, the form of the work begins to emerge. Figures come to life, places are created, and a painting is completed. Hessam has often stated that he feels his mind would cloud the process and the purity in his art can only come from a place of unrestrained emotion. You cannot analyze or invent emotional imagery, it has to be experienced with the heart. His work has evolved through a long process, from his traditional training in school to the rejection of the classical processes which appeared more abstract in his early years, eventually emerging as the work we know today. Hessam, could you tell us about the people you met along your life and decisions you made that shaped your journey? My journey began in Iran when I was in the eighth grade; my art teacher asked the class to draw anything we wanted. This was the very first time I have ever attempted to draw. “We were free to pursue our own interests in Mr. Moezzi’s class. That day I recreated one of his portrait drawings, by hand of course, and turned it in as an assignment. He took quite a long time to examine the piece. I expected an angry response, possibly accusing me of plagiarism. He took quite a long time to examine the piece. I expected an angry response, possibly accusing me of plagiarism. Instead he simply said “you are better than me”, and I received and “A”. This may have been the turning moment that shifted my passion into obsession. As an artist, what inspires your work? The way I think, the way I feel, my philosophy about life and society inspire me and it shows in my work. Your practice is informed by many different stylistic and cultural traditions. How would you define your artistic style? My technical style is Abstract expressionism. My two strongest influences are movement and color. The movements of a female or male figure specifically when dancing along with their expressions highly influenced me and my work. It is their body language that I paint. The world is beautiful and full of color. I see color as a language. It speaks to me and I talk back with my work. Different colors evoke different emotions in me. Can you talk to us about your journey of study and the development of your very unique style? I try to be myself. When I am myself, it never looks like any other persons work. I try to work from my knowledge and my point of view and this makes me different from other artists. With my background coming from Iran, I have a different experience so it shapes me, it doesn’t mean it is better or worse than others, it’s just me! What do you hope the viewer will take away from your paintings? For anyone who is newly introduced to my work, I mention that behind my brushstrokes is over 40 years of experience. People will always find elements that they can relate to in my work. And every day they would find something new in the painting. My paintings are a story I am telling. But a story that lets you fill in the blanks. Everyone will see something different and that is okay. There is no right or wrong just each individual’s interpretation. What do you want people to know about Hessam Abrishami? I am no different than anyone else. I am just able to express myself using a canvas as well. Do you have a favorite painting within your collection, and if so why is this your favorite piece of work? Painting for me is very personal. The process is very personal. Each painting I create carries a part of my soul with it wherever it goes. So my favorite painting is always the most recent one I’ve completed. It is the closest to my heart at that moment. They may not all be masterpieces, but I love them all the same in that moment in time. Any word of inspiration for those young artists who are trying to make their way in this industry? Experience as much art as you can. Visit museums, art galleries, exhibitions and art fairs. Creativity breeds creativity. Create all the time. Listen to your feelings and emotions. Be unafraid and let that show in your work. Follow that path and practice until your art flows from within you without forced effort. |
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