Ambiguity And Amphibology

The clock as a symbol of time, along with Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, shows a contrast with today's smoky city and life. On the other hand, the Shahnameh book, vase and old clock, all three are familiar and desirable signs that, with the memory of the past and our identity, lead to a kind of resilience in the present life. Also, time in another work by placing a crow on the clock next to the bullet and war symbols expresses another interpretation of time because these elements on the carpet motifs are still associated with the emphasis on identity and culture.

The collection of still lifes by Abdi Asbaghi ​​can be attributed to the late approach of this artist. He uses arrangements based on his favorite elements as the beginning of the works of this collection. The warm colors of the fruits and the crocheted white tablecloth at the bottom of a leaf from an old calendar, referring to the Leo zodiac sign, promise the season of warmth and fruits. Ahmadreza Dalvand wrote in a part of a note about Asbaghi ​​in the book "Iham and Ambiguity": "He is a thematic painter who displays his themes in a skillful arrangement and precise execution. By reaching his desired elements, Asbaghi ​​paints his visual poetry on the screen.

What was hidden behind Abdi Asbaghi's canvases has been revealed in his works. Flowers, chickens and birds with contrasting colors pop out from behind the canvas and bring identity and signs from the past. Familiar elements of the Iranian past are stuck out in the imagination and a flower branch is on its beak. Facing the works of Abdi Asbaghi, we see yesterday and now in an eye-catching and deep combination of elements and meanings.