The works of Leila Seyedzadeh (b. 1986, Tehran) serve as tapestries woven from fragments of memories, evoking a sense of placelessness. Through 2D works and 3D installations, Leila blurs geographical boundaries, inviting viewers on a journey of introspection. Influenced by traditional Persian miniature paintings, her practice has evolved from mimetic landscapes to abstract interpretations.
All images courtesy of the artist
Leila’s artistic journey began with a study of painting and drawing, leading her to explore imaginary landscapes. The rugged beauty of the Alborz Mountains in Tehran provided her with a sanctuary from urban chaos, igniting her passion for depicting landscapes. Each stroke became an homage to the tranquility and stability the mountains represented in her life.
"Under the Same Sky", hand-dyed cotton cloth, Ghalamkar textile, Termeh (a type of hand-woven cloth), found fabric, fringe, pin, and ribbon, 16x9x13 ft, 2023"East River Flows through the Alborz Mountains", 41 x 21.5 in, hand-dyed silk and cotton fabric, found fabric, ribbon, fringe, wood bar, 2023"A Memory from my homeland", hand-dyed silk, cotton & fringe, transparent found cloth, ribbon, metal rod, 6 x 4 x 3 ft, 2019
The work of Leila Seyedzadeh stems from exploring imaginary landscapes drawn from her subconscious, focusing on natural elements like mountains and rivers. Her recent installations, resembling suspended mountains crafted from hand-dyed fabrics, transport viewers to her sanctuary over 6000 miles away, bridging past and present.
"Far away land", hand-dyed cotton fabric, found fabric, sheer fabric, lace trim, wooden rod, 51x30 in, 2023"Landscape of My Voice - East River", hand-dyed sheer fabric with indigo and saffron, sound drawing sewn by the chain, 80x25x19 in, 2023"Golden & Blue Mountains", acrylic on paper, etching print, photo collage, 11.6 x 8.2 in, 2018"Suspended Mountain", hand-dyed cotton fabric, rope, 15x11x7 ft, 2017
