This untitled artwork by Hooman Derakhshandeh , is from his latest series Discourse, currently displayed at Etemad Gallery II. The portrait of the woman engraved on the used traffic sign, is from his painting “Replica” which was part of the artist’s 2009 series “Contradiction”. By forging together the two representations into one object, Derakhshandeh redefines a new identity. As a result, in our constant urge to identify ourselves through our surroundings, we leave irremovable trace marks on them, unaware that, in fact, we are the ones who are defining not only ourselves, but our surroundings as well.

This untitled artwork by Hooman Derakhshandeh , is from his latest series Discourse, currently displayed at Etemad Gallery II. The portrait of the woman engraved on the used traffic sign, is from his painting "Replica" which was part of the artist's 2009 series "Contradiction". By forging together the two representations into one object, Derakhshandeh redefines a new identity. As a result, in our constant urge to identify ourselves through our surroundings, we leave irremovable trace marks on them, unaware that, in fact, we are the ones who are defining not only ourselves, but our surroundings as well.
Untitled, from the “Discourse” series ,2019, Laser carving on Traffic sign, two pieces, 57×65 cm



Untitled, from the “Discourse” series ,2019, Laser carving on Traffic sign,65 cm


Untitled, from the “Discourse” series ,2019,  Laser carving on Traffic sign,65 cm
Untitled, from the “Discourse” series, 2019, Laser carving on Traffic sign, 65 cm


Untitled, from the “paradox” series, 2011,silk screen print on handmade paper, 46×49 cm

PAINTINGS

“The Scream” Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 135x135cm, 2018
“Loratadine” Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 244x158cm, 2018
Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 135x135cm, 2015
“Entry”Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 200x120cm, 2016
Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 155x155cm, 2017
Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 100x140cm, 2016
“Codeine” Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 155×155 cm, 2014
“Mandatory” Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 100x140cm, 2014
Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 100x150cm, 2018