Statement:

Known primarily for his gigantic trompe l'oeil-style murals in central Tehran, Ghadyanloo also creates paintings, with surreal and minimalistic themes.

He provides an autobiographical perspective, portraying the landscapes of his youth, his memories of Iran- Iraq war (1980-1988), and his life experience in the Islamic Republic.

Although at times sombre and even suggestive of a failed utopia, Ghadyanloo's work conveys hope that change can be effected, and it speaks with joy of what remains glorious in gloomy times.