Middle Eastern visual artist Zartosht Rahimi launches a new art piece today entitled “New Imaginary Map.”
“COVID-19 pandemic has made me realize how small and vulnerable our world is and I want to express it through this new piece.” said Zartosht Rahimi.
The 300x210cm acrylic on cardboard painting consists of nine smaller parts is a representation of the world map reimagined by the artist including symbols and images that are timely and relevant to modern society. Well known political figures such as Lenin, Trump and Malcolm-X, armed and wandering soldiers, the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthoum are present inside the painting. Key figures such as the eagle, dragon, Russian drone, the broken statue of Buddha, the sun, the moon, rockets sent to outer space are also present inside the art piece. With the addition of these elements, Rahimi aims to create an in-depth perspective on the usual 2D world map.
“I want to create a visual fantasy with bright colours and humor to create a deeper way of thinking to those who will see the art piece. When they see my painting, I want them to be critical, to spark conversation and hopefully make some meaningful action.” said Zartosht Rahimi.
In the bottom part of the painting, the artist has painted himself. “I painted my own hands raised and standing in the air with a feeling of surprise. I want the people to think that the surprising reaction is caused by the chaos and disorder of the world leaving himself asking – what am I doing here?” he added.
The artworks of Iranian artist Zartosht Rahimi include concepts related to society, politics, culture and with reflections on the highs and lows in daily life.
Under the project of Behnoode Foundation, The New Imaginary Map art piece is currently being displayed at The Center for Contemporary Art in Berlin, Germany and will be available to the public until February 21, 2021.
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