Fedra Yazdi | Fedra Yazdi Fine Arts
Fedra, a contemporary artist, explores the complexities of identity, resilience, and belonging through her expressionist paintings on unstretched canvas or linen. Her process begins with detailed draft drawings, blending expressive lines and harmonious colors using acrylic and gouache. She often combines bold tones with earthy hues to evoke emotion and incorporate traditional motifs.
By reinterpreting these motifs in a modern context, Fedra creates a rich visual narrative that invites reflection on identity and belonging. Her work begins with a detailed draft drawing on canvas or linen, central to her creative process. Using acrylic and gouache, she presents traditional Persian compositions with shapes and figures that mimic abstract styles.
Her work frequently incorporates traditional motifs, which she reinterprets in a modern context, adding layers of meaning and depth to each piece. Through this blending of the traditional with the contemporary, Fedra’s art invites viewers to reflect on the evolving nature of identity and belonging, offering a visual narrative that is both personal and universal. Her paintings stand as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, capturing the beauty and struggle inherent in the journey of self-discovery. Bold tones are paired with earthy hues, and traditional motifs are rendered in a contemporary style, inviting viewers from different backgrounds to find common ground. Her paintings often feature small, childlike drawings of human figures, miniature dogs, and other mythical creatures with blank faces in vivid colors. The blank faces, confined within their own squares or rectangles, symbolize the perpetual sense of displacement, while the vivid colors convey an intense desire to belong, and hope. The childlike drawings evoke nostalgia for the past and childhood.The bright shades embody hope and the promise of fresh starts, while the earthy tones represent the warmth of home and a deep sense of belonging. The abstract hues and shapes represent chaos in search of peace and solitude.
Through her work, Fedra transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, creating art that invites dialogue and understanding between East and West. By blending the rich traditions of Persian culture with modern artistic expressions, she fosters a deeper connection between diverse audiences. For Fedra, painting is a universal language of storytelling, transcending barriers and embracing the concept of living without borders.
Her work has been exhibited across the United States, including in Seattle, Port Townsend, Portland, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Washington D.C.