About
Hiva Alizadeh’s work founds its roots in Persian tradition and in its millenary skill of weaving Kerman carpets. Though this artist applies his technique and knowledge using a different material in order to create a contemporary interpretation of a texture and add to it a cosmopolitan and a psychic touch. The tapestries woven by Alizadeh are created using synthetic hair extensions, that he composes in vibrant fluo color palettes. The East and the West meet in Alizadeh’s works, generating a complex perceptual texture. Also, this artist takes inspiration from the morphology and colors of the Iranian landscape or the rural region he visits witnessing the nomad’s travel. Such perception of reality is mixed with the sensibility of the pixelized images in use in the digital culture.
Another aspect that has influenced his works has to be found in the patterns of mosques stained glasses and the kaleidoscopic reflections that those project on the floors.
Self-trained filmmaker/artist Hiva Alizadeh started his career writing and directing experimental films documentaries before shifting his focus to the creation of sculptural (hair) works and installations.