Statement:

'New Weaving' combines the rich heritage of Persian miniatures with contemporary art. Using modern techniques to modify the original, She hopes to bring out a new beauty and narrative to this timeless style.///

Toronto, April 2023 - The Eran Gallery is delighted to announce the solo exhibition "New Weaving" by the renowned artist Mitra Kavian. Mitra Kavian's work expresses a contemporary interpretation of Persian miniature painting - Battlefield.

As an admirer of Persian miniatures, Mitra Kavian showcases her artistic skills in "New Weaving," where she pays tribute to this ancient art form. She has reimagined pastoral scenes and courtly life with a modern sensibility, utilizing an unconventional and vibrant color palette.

Each painting represents a tableau of figures and animals set against a lush emerald background, with each character rendered with a unique pattern. Using a patchwork technique, Kavian combines fragments of different narratives to create a cohesive whole, transcending the boundaries of time and place.

Mitra Kavian's art is not only visually captivating but also intellectually stimulating. Each figure, steeped in the tradition of Persian iconography, is infused with a modern energy, inviting the viewer to unravel their own story by weaving threads of the past and present.