I CLOSE MY EYES TO SEE Parsa Hosseinpour

Parsa Hosseinpour is an Iranian artist currently participating in the three-month residency program at the Artlab of Luisa Katucci Gallery in Berlin. Her work has always captivated us, and her participation in this residency is a long-anticipated and meaningful addition. Parsa’s practice is rooted in painting, where her primary subject is a solitary woman. This recurring figure, while not a direct self-portrait, often reflects the artist’s inner world and personal exploration of identity and emotion, becoming universal through her artistic practice. Her works convey themes of introspection, isolation, and connection, capturing global human experiences. The latest series of hers - strongly developed during the residency - involves paintings created on textured, hairy blankets. This series of works cross the border of a standard painting by being photographed together with the artist placed in natural environments —an exploration that merges art with the organic dynamism of the outdoors, though this remains an exception within her largely classical approach. Hosseinpour’s work today evokes the emotive intensity of Edvard Munch and the delicate expressiveness of the Impressionists. Her compositions are imbued with a melancholic atmosphere, resonating with universal feelings that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. Her painting and compositions, though experimental in material, retain a classical essence that grounds her work in a rich artistic tradition. From the outset, it is evident that her paintings delve into themes of shared human experience, creating an immediate emotional connection with the viewer. The strong and rough brushstrokes in her work stand in striking contrast to the delicacy of her compositions, creating a dynamic interplay that amplifies the emotional and visual impact of her art.