JAHANGUIR, until 18th January 2014 at Thomas Williams Gallery, 22 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4PY
JAHANGUIR Nova I 2013
Oil on canvas 80 × 80 cm / 31 1/2 × 31 1/2 in
Jahanguir a Swiss-Iranian artist has an inherent interest in Persian design. He learnt how to combine this love of design with technical drawing while he was serving his apprenticeship as a mechanical engineer.
JAHANGUIR Persian Stela 2009-11
Persian marble, granite base 75 cm (including base) × cm / 29 1/2 × in
As you can see by his paintings and sculptures in this show his works have a precise beauty formed through a combination of ornament, design and metalwork. His sophisticated style is embodied in his exploration between positive and negative space.
JAHANGUIR Durchdrang I 2013
Oil on canvas 80 × 80 cm / 31 1/2 × 31 1/2 in
His abstract sculpture at first view may be taken as machine-made but closer inspection shows that they are hand-crafted with a precise technical skill that reflects his great artistic talent.
JAHANGUIR Stela A 2003-11
Solid stainless steel, granite base 347 cm (including base) × cm / 136 5/8 × in
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JAHANGUIR Universalis II 2010
Oil on canvas 140 × 140 cm / 55 1/8 × 55 1/8 in
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