Queen of Persia (2018) Original Mixed-media Painting by ALI YUSUF

Queen of Persia is a contemporary mixed-media portrait inspired by Farah Pahlavi, the former Empress of Iran. The work explores identity, cultural memory, femininity, elegance, and the relationship between personal image and history.

A printed image on canvas is transformed through hand-applied acrylic paint, gold leaf, crystals, stones and beads. These tactile elements create a dialogue between historical imagery and contemporary handmade expression.

The Persian phrase «بگذار بگذرد», meaning “Let it pass,” introduces a reflective dimension, suggesting the passage of time, memory and change.

Created in 2018, Queen of Persia is a unique, one-of-a-kind artwork.

Materials used:

high quality crystals, stones, beads, high resolution print on high quality canvas, acrylic color, shiny varnish

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 130 x 180 x 5cm (framed) / 110 x 160cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits