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February 15, 2023
Artist Interviews
Artist Interviews
"My paintings are a commentary on the history of painting and image making, and I intentionally draw from a variety of sources to create a multifaceted visual language. "

"My paintings are a commentary on the history of painting and image making, and I intentionally draw from a variety of sources to create a multifaceted visual language. "

Based in Los Angeles for just over 20 years, Amir H. Fallah originally moved from the Baltimore area on the East Coast to attend art school. Once finished with their studies, they decided to pursue a graduate degree at UCLA, and after experiencing the beautiful weather and the art scene in LA, never left. Back then, the art world in LA was not as big as it is now, which was actually appealing to Amir. It felt like the Wild West and allowed for more experimentation and rule-breaking compared to the high-stakes and specific trajectory of the East Coast, particularly in New York.

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Amir H. Fallah
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February 10, 2023
Artist Interviews
Artist Interviews
"I feel like that is where the painting gets interesting. Within the mistakes."

"I feel like that is where the painting gets interesting. Within the mistakes."

In my work I explore the realms of macabre and grotesque ideas and images in a humorous and colourful manner. I take themes like death, cheating, toxic masculinity, beastialty etc.. and bring them into a playful world I built that kind of says "I know these are parts of life no matter how dark, so might as well make fun of them".

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Noa Ironic
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