Spotlight Artist

Anahita Younesi

West
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Domestic Violence

Abstract artwork with illustrated faces and red, white, and black strings hanging down.

mixed media on fabric

Heehaw tree

Abstract fabric art with a large red shape, tree branches, and hanging ribbons.

mixed media on fabric

Forbidden

Watercolor mask with sepia-toned photos, yellow splashes, and pink leaves in the background.

mixed media on watercolor paper

Featured in New American Paintings1 / 3

Artist Statement

 Anahita Younesi is a multidisciplinary artist mixing painting, craft, video, installation, and performance, with a focus on women’s and gender rights. Cultural references and Persian symbols are evident in her contemporary artworks. She calls on the viewer to participate, share feelings, and raise awareness about the current situation of women and their rights, especially in the Middle East. Sewn fabric is her primary material.

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