Isfahan’s Blue Mosque inspires a painting
On a long tiring flight, I was not too amused by another predictable rant on “Intimidation in Tehran” in the Time magazine. However, while browsing through, I could not help notice a stunning photograph taken by Olivia Arthur.
The image captured the interior of the Blue Mosque in Isfahan (Iran). So after weeks of procrastination, inertia and admittedly wavering self-confidence, I ventured to paint a version based on the image.
I tried not to imitate the image (despite the cliche that art imitates life!) but tried to achieve the spaces and lines that can also be a great expressionistic subject here. This is of course a basic version and I intend to add more personal details to make it another humble creation of yours truly.
The Time magazine does not mean much in my life but surely for this image I am thankful to the publication.
November 24th, 2007
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November 25th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
That is beautiful! you’ve captured the quality of the light so beautifully, and the lines of the mosque, the street, the living presence of people! Stunning!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Good job.
November 25th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
I think the best painting of yours so far ,,,
its beautiful
November 25th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
really like the way you have used the element of light and dark, amazing!
November 25th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
wow! lovely hue, warm.
what is the dimension of the painting? done on oil right?
November 25th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
These are such kind words..
Vidya ji: thanks the original photograph was quite helpful
Sumair: first of all please note that these are the acrylic paints that you chose in Lahore..thanks. Ah, I am not sure - this is more of a copy of the original photo.
Astarte: thanks:)
November 25th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Saadi
thanks bro: this is a 3×2 ft size:
acrylic on canvas -
Good to hear from you - hope all is well with the PHD
cheers
November 26th, 2007 at 3:49 am
That’s one beautiful painting, indeed! For a moment, I couldn’t believe it’s painted by RR.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:51 am
Arches. Corridors. Chaddors. Eyes. Echoes. Isfahan. Allah…Can the artist who painted these dreamy sensations be kind hearted enough to gift it to somebody he is fond of?
November 26th, 2007 at 11:52 am
A brilliant attempt at capturing the image of fascinating contours of mosque’s interior. A superb painting and am sure must be one of the marvels you have produced so far. ZH
November 27th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
beautiful RR .i liked it.
November 30th, 2007 at 1:06 am
Beautiful! You are so talented!
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 am
[…] (Image: Painting by Raza Rumi. Blue Mosque, Ishfahan, Iran.) […]
December 5th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Excellent use of colours. You have captured light and shadow brilliantly. Very well done.
January 18th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Nice site and useful matters. my dear neighbor, I’m an Iranian artist and will very appreciate you if you add my site to your linking list.
Keep up the good work