ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings explore the beauty, movement, and emotional presence of flowers and the natural world. Inspired by wildflowers, gardens, and the changing colors of nature, I use expressive brushwork, layers of oil paint, and texture to capture the feeling of a landscape as I experience it.
Color and texture are central to my work. I am drawn to the relationships that emerge between vibrant yellows, deep greens, soft violets, and muted earth tones, and to the ways these colors can create movement, depth, and atmosphere. When I paint nature, I allow myself the freedom to move between observation and feeling. Flowers and landscapes are constantly changing with light, season, and movement, and I want that sense of spontaneity to remain visible in my paintings. I hope my work invites viewers to pause, look closely, and experience some of the beauty and vitality I find in the natural world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Tabriz, Iran, Ashraf Foroughi began her formal study of painting at age 19. After moving to Tehran, she continued her training in drawing and painting with established Iranian artists and instructors. She later became a painting instructor and established her own studio in Tehran, where she taught art while continuing to develop her practice.
Her commitment to art and education continued throughout her life. She pursued academic studies in Persian painting and visual arts and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Following her first solo exhibition in 2009, she became a member of the Iranian Painters Association. She has since presented four solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions. Her most recent solo exhibition was presented online by Golestan Gallery, and her work has also appeared in international group exhibitions, including an exhibition at the United Nations in the United States in 2025.
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