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FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING: A Haleh Mashian Solo Exhibition

Past exhibition
24 October - 19 December 2020
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  • Haleh Mashian, Lean to the light // Shed the past
    Haleh Mashian
    Lean to the light // Shed the past
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Inner Vibration 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Inner Vibration 1
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Inner Vibration 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Inner Vibration 2
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Inner Vibration 3
    Haleh Mashian
    Inner Vibration 3
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Awaken 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Awaken 1
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Awaken 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Awaken 2
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Awaken 3
    Haleh Mashian
    Awaken 3
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Sophia
    Haleh Mashian
    Sophia
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, A Quiet Moment
    Haleh Mashian
    A Quiet Moment
    Acrylic on wood panel
    60 x 60 inches
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, So Many Questions // Only One Answer
    Haleh Mashian
    So Many Questions // Only One Answer
    Mixed media on wood panel
    48" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Diversion
    Haleh Mashian
    Diversion
    Mixed media on wood panel
    48" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, In The Flow
    Haleh Mashian
    In The Flow
    Mixed media on wood panel
    48" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Solace
    Haleh Mashian
    Solace
    Mixed media on wood panel
    60" x 60"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Hope
    Haleh Mashian
    Hope
    Acrylic on canvas
    36" x 42"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 1
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    30" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 2
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    36" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 3
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 3
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    12" x 12"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 4
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 4
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    30" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 5
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 5
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    24" x 30"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 6
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 6
    Mixed media on wood panel
    24" x 30"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 7
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 7
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    30" x 30"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 8
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 8
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    30" x 40"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 9
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 9
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    30" x 30"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 10
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 10
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    12" x 12"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 11
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 11
    Acrylic and resin on canvas
    36" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Magenta 12
    Haleh Mashian
    Magenta 12
    Acrylic and resin on wood panel
    18" x 24"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Self Reflecting
    Haleh Mashian
    Self Reflecting
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Colorful Recline
    Haleh Mashian
    Colorful Recline
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Lady in White
    Haleh Mashian
    Lady in White
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Lady in Chartreuse, 2018
    Haleh Mashian
    Lady in Chartreuse, 2018
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Stance
    Haleh Mashian
    Stance
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Lady in Green Hat
    Haleh Mashian
    Lady in Green Hat
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 48"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 1
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 2
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 3
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 3
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 4
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 4
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 5
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 5
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, The Far Distance
    Haleh Mashian
    The Far Distance
    acrylic on canvas
    36"x36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Sitting Woman, 2018
    Haleh Mashian
    Sitting Woman, 2018
    acrylic on canvas
    36"x36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, The Twist
    Haleh Mashian
    The Twist
    Acrylic on canvas
    30" x 42"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, The Curve
    Haleh Mashian
    The Curve
    acrylic on canvas
    36"x36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Face the Truth
    Haleh Mashian
    Face the Truth
    Mixed media on wood panel
    30" x 40"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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    Mash Gallery - Haleh Mashian, Face the Truth
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  • Haleh Mashian, Ballerina in the Garden
    Haleh Mashian
    Ballerina in the Garden
    Acrylic on canvas
    36" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Rest in Color
    Haleh Mashian
    Rest in Color
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Sex & the City 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Sex & the City 1
    Mixed media and image transfer on wood panel
    25.5" x 25.5"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Sex & the City 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Sex & the City 2
    Mixed media and image transfer on wood panel
    25.5" x 25.5"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Slash
    Haleh Mashian
    Slash
    Acrylic on canvas
    36" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, What's Up
    Haleh Mashian
    What's Up
    Acrylic on canvas
    10" x 30"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Nude Study 6
    Haleh Mashian
    Nude Study 6
    Acrylic and resin on canvas
    12" x 12"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Phantom 1
    Haleh Mashian
    Phantom 1
    Acrylic on canvas
    36" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Phantom 2
    Haleh Mashian
    Phantom 2
    Acrylic on canvas
    36" x 36"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Young at Heart
    Haleh Mashian
    Young at Heart
    Acrylic on canvas
    24" x 24"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, About Last Night 1
    Haleh Mashian
    About Last Night 1
    Acrylic on canvas
    16" x 20"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, About Last Night 2
    Haleh Mashian
    About Last Night 2
    Acrylic on canvas
    16" x 20"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Orange Hair
    Haleh Mashian
    Orange Hair
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, I am pregnant
    Haleh Mashian
    I am pregnant
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Lost in a dream
    Haleh Mashian
    Lost in a dream
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 24"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Penseur
    Haleh Mashian
    Penseur
    Acrylic on canvas
    20" x 24"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Pink Bikini
    Haleh Mashian
    Pink Bikini
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Blue Jeans
    Haleh Mashian
    Blue Jeans
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
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  • Haleh Mashian, Blue Chair
    Haleh Mashian
    Blue Chair
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 24"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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    $ 1,500.00
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  • Haleh Mashian, White Face
    Haleh Mashian
    White Face
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
    Copyright The Artist
  • Haleh Mashian, Red Ballerina
    Haleh Mashian
    Red Ballerina
    Acrylic on canvas
    18" x 18"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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  • Haleh Mashian, Digital Framed Work
    Haleh Mashian
    Digital Framed Work
    Digital Print - Framed and Signed
    14" x 16"
    Financing available upon enquiry.
    Courtesy of Mash Gallery
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Overview
FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING, A Haleh Mashian Solo Exhibition

This retrospective touches on Haleh Mashian’s 25-year study of the female form. Consistently painting from live models, Mashian’s deftness is in capturing the essence of her subjects beyond the light and shadow of their corporal articulation. Sensuality, sexuality, sureness, the unflinchingly feminine—radiate from each canvas without apology or ambiguity.

This retrospective touches on Haleh Mashian’s 25-year study of the female form. Consistently painting from live models, Mashian’s deftness is in capturing the essence of her subjects beyond the light and shadow of their corporal articulation. Sensuality, sexuality, sureness, the unflinchingly feminine—radiate from each canvas without apology or ambiguity. For her later series, the Abstract Collage, Mashian pushes the boundaries of the positive and negative so that her female subjects are both one and distinct from their surroundings. This series of abstract portraiture introduces collage and dimension as Mashian uses a variety of materials to add layers to the canvas. Glass, beads, tile, gold leaf, paper and other materials add a scintillating geometrica to her figures, as if the viewer is given the opportunity to see each shimmering atom of the woman, as she fragments and reconstitutes. When painting with live models, Mashian is at her most free: “I let the brush guide me. To draw from a live human figure is to be totally in the moment, to get lost in their form, light and texture.” As an artist, Mashian revels in what psychologists call the “flow phenomenon,” where you are completely engulfed in the act of creating—unconcerned with perfection or error. “To see and render the human figure heightens my awareness of the moment and living in the present. One cannot simultaneously be thinking of something else and paint or draw the human form.”

 

Mashian’s latest pursuit, portray the figure squarely situated in the center of a vast canvas. The small figures, painted within a thick border of resin, are surrounded by life as a sea surging all around them. Mashian describes these works as “life happening in isolation,” because regardless of where we are and what we’re thinking, life evolves and moves on. Reminiscent of John Lennon singing that life happens while you’re making other plans, Mashian implores that life—even in these trying times of the pandemic lockdown—is still meant to be lived: we can still make an art out of it. “These new paintings represent going with the flow,” Mashian affirms. “Yes, these ideas also illustrate one’s dreams, but it’s about realizing that your dream is not against the world. Your dream will materialize in whatever way it needs to.”

 

From abstract figures to more realistic renderings, the strength of Mashian’s “characters” shines through. Women are depicted as sexual, powerful, and exactly who they are—without having to capitulate to masculinity as a show of strength. These women are not hard-edged or defiant. They are facets of the internal woman—who embodies a fluid grace, an essential femininity, an inner fortitude. Mashian’s Magenta Series employs the immediacy of portraiture and the pop feel of the color magenta to celebrate the internal and external in her woman characters.

 

Magenta becomes a bridge to her latest work, which fuses the idea of life as an eternal question with the fleetingness of life. As in her Tree series, Mashian mines the recurring theme of life happening as we fret about it. Mashian’s answer: create.

 

“To me, the joy of painting is to be in the moment. Creativity is the root of all. In order for it to come out, we need to connect to a place of silence and clarity. Let it come to you, and let go of any attachment to the outcome.” Mashian is speaking both as an artist and as an adventuress of the quotidian. “Let yourself loose. The moments those thoughts come in of perfection, it belongs to the ego—not your painting,” she imparts. “You have to work from the moment. That is real freedom.”

 

The women depicted in Figuratively Speaking incarnate an organic freedom that was always theirs to begin with. Mashian cultivates it to a full bloom on canvas.

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Press
  • Artillery Mag Feature

    Artillery Magazine - Figuratively Speaking Feature

    Angela Groom, Artillery Magazine, November 12, 2020
  • Figuratively Speaking feature in CurateLA

    CurateLA's MUST-SEE Exhibition: Figuratively Speaking

    CurateLA, CurateLA, October 22, 2020
  • DoLA Feature

    DoLA Feature for Figuratively Speaking Exhibition

    DoLA, DoLA, October 20, 2020
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