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Artist Statement

I draw to awaken the voices that fade when reality intrudes.

Amir was born in Tehran, Iran, and immigrated to the U.S. to attend college in the early 1990's. He has been studying at the Art Students League of New York with Michael Pellettieri since 2007 focusing on printmaking with further specialization in stone lithography. His work incorporates his studies in anatomy, architecture and mechanics into an organic, "bio-mechanical" unity. Most of the work presented here is part of an ongoing series titled "the myth of creation" which attempts to explore the interwoven relationships between myth, religion, philosophy and science. Overarching themes also include investigation of architectonic space and anthropomorphic anatomy.

Having been raised in the Middle East, Europe and America, Amir is constantly working to resolve the tensions between Eastern and Western ideology. Although his studies of mysticism, Sufism and miniature painting have helped him develop a rhythm to his visual language, as a result of experiencing revolution and war, he also attempts to explore the monstrous and grotesque that lurk behind the routine of everyday life.

Prior to focusing full-time on his art work, Amir spent over 10 years in the field of architectural design with specialization in glass structures.

Amir Hariri is a current member of the Board of Control of the the Art Students League of New York.

Note:

Most of the smaller lithograph editions (less than 10 prints) and all artist proofs are printed by the artist. The final larger editions are printed by Master Printer Tomomi Ono (unless otherwise noted). Please contact the artist for detailed edition information.