Jeweled Black Tears

Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on wood panel

60 x 60″ (152.4 x 152.4 cm)

Haleh Mashian’s “Jeweled Black Tears” is a captivating mixed media painting that balances darkness and radiance, evoking a sense of mystery, depth, and transformation. Part of the Jeweled Tears series, this artwork takes the motif of suspended droplets and reinterprets it through a deep, nocturnal palette. 

The textured surface, built through layers of impasto, absorbs and reflects light in a way that gives the composition an ever-evolving presence. Metallic golds, deep emeralds, and subtle ruby hues emerge from the darkness like celestial bodies scattered across the night sky. The jewel-like tears appear suspended in motion—simultaneously falling and floating—capturing the duality of weight and release. This interplay of matte black and reflective metallics makes the painting an intriguing focal point for luxury interiors, appealing to collectors and designers seeking a bold statement piece with emotional depth.

Mashian’s skillful use of contrast gives “Jeweled Black Tears” its complexity. Each tear carries its own story, its own weight, yet together they form a composition that is both structured and fluid. 

This painting invites contemplation, offering different interpretations depending on the viewer’s perspective. It may represent sorrow adorned with time and experience, or resilience—proof that even in the deepest shadows, beauty persists. An impressive addition to any contemporary art collection, “Jeweled Black Tears” transforms raw emotion into something tactile, radiant, and enduring.