The Inner Universe (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Zahra Karimi

This artwork was born from a fascination with the connection between the human eye and the cosmos. I was inspired by the idea that the eye is not just a tool for seeing the world, but a gateway to understanding it. The central colored pupil represents human perception, while the surrounding darkness symbolizes the unknown — the vast, silent universe we’re all part of. Created using colored pencils, acrylic paint, and textured layers, this piece merges realism with abstraction. It invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and perhaps even see a piece of themselves in the void.

Materials used:

Mixed media: colored pencil, acrylic paint, and texture

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 100 x 5cm (unframed) / 100 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative