Ali Akbar Sadeghi

Demon 01, Satan & Soul series, 2017 

As Demon Noah 

As Demon Daughter 

Demons 

Satan & soul 07 

Satan & Soul 06 

Illustration from "Travels of Sandbad" by Mohammad Ali Sepanloo 

Melli Bank Reproduced, Retell Collection, Film cell on canvas, 2015 

Boasting Reproduced, Retell Collection, Film cell on canvas, 2015 

Photo of Ali in his North Tehran studio 

"Sadeghi is one of the most prolific and successful Iranian painters and artists from the second half of the 20th century to today. Born in 1937, Sadeghi is famous for his drawings, paintings and films are part of a well developed Iranian surrealist movement which was prominent from the 1970's until today. 

 Much of Sadeghi's inspiration comes from historical books including the Shahnameh where he uses cultural motifs and myths for the basis of his work. He initiated a special style in Persian painting, influenced by Coffee House painting, iconography, and traditional Iranian portrait painting, following the Qajar tradition - a mixture of a kind of surrealism, influenced by the art of stained glass." - quote source 

Artworks found at 50 Watts, The Real Riviera, Dastan Gallery and the artist's official site. 

 See more at an instagram account devoted to the artist. 

 

With The Master from Reza Sayah on Vimeo.