About

Morteza Khakshoor’s paintings capture fragments of possible narratives. These psychically charged moments provide fleeting glimpses into mysterious lives, raising as many questions as they answer. Like dirty words set to a familiar tune, Khakshoor’s playful images delight and titillate viewers, pulling them in to a world of gleaming fictions.

The artist’s practice is rooted in drawing, which he uses as a tool for deep observation, capturing imagery that catches his imagination. He then works with the resulting drawings, often collaging or combining them in unexpected ways to uncover …