Born in Isfahan in 1962, Salimeh Motamedi is a prominent Iranian artist who graduated with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in painting from Azad University. She is an active member of the Iranian Painter Society and the Institute for Promotion of Visual Arts, collaborating with significant galleries inside and outside Iran. Motamedi’s work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, earning her multiple awards from prestigious national festivals.

Mysticism and Sufism permeate many of Motamedi’s artworks, serving as central themes or underlying concepts. Her collections, such as Unity in Diversity – Diversity in Unity and those focusing on the Sama dance, reflect this influence. Some of her inspiration stems from more contemporary poets, such as Sohrab Sepehri. In her collection titled Far Away, there is a Voice that Calls Me, the inspiration is evident. This series demonstrates her ability to blend natural harmony with dynamic entropies, creating a unique symbolic language reminiscent of theatrical scenic design and jazz techniques by Kandinsky and Rothko.

Beyond mysticism, Motamedi explores the struggles faced by women in society, using watercolor techniques and dark hues to convey their challenges.

Motamedi’s use of color and light in her landscapes is comparable to the works of J.M.W. Turner, where the interplay of hues creates a powerful visual narrative. Like Turner, she evokes emotional and spiritual depth, capturing both the serenity and chaos of nature. Themes of life, creation, humanity, and existential journeys are prevalent throughout Motamedi’s works, often reflecting contemporary issues. Her art resonates deeply with today’s world, characterized by a strong emotional and spiritual aesthetic where landscapes serve as metaphors for the imaginary and the real.