"The fruit of imagination comes alive through a variety of challenges"
Now Just let that little genius subconscious play its part.
The psychological journey of humankind, demands an artistic language to express
an emotional attitude, while the happiness and sorrow, rivals of all times compete the
complications of mood.
"An essential base for creativity" ...And so the mystery remains concealed.
"Sometimes mood gets in charge, and carries me on to an unknown path, and my
confidence dares me to follow and see some surprises."
In 1981,he lived in Madrid Spain for tow years, which provided him an enormous
opportunity to study old masters, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Diego Velasques, at
El Museo Del prado.
In 1984 the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts exhibited a collection of French painter
William Bouguereau, whose large canvases were breathtaking. "I was blessed to see
masterpieces of this great 19th Century painter."
Cyrus has been very passionate about art from an early age. His knowledge of past
and present techniques enables him to diversify between soft harmonious
combination of meticulous juxtaposition layers of old masters "glazing",to a one
setting bold textures, A la prima Nineteen-Century Impressionist "Plein Air".
In constant exploration, he pushes the elastic limitations of his talent to render a
variety of subjects, and challenge the haste of the outdoor sunlight and laborious
accuracy of indoors, in-betweens.
A manifestation of love, dedication, and discipline.
Cyrus has been painting for over forty years. He has studied at fine art school
In Isfahan, Iran, Where he born in 1951.
A visit to United States between 1978-79 allowed Cyrus to experience a wider
atmosphere in visual art.
In 1983, he immigrated to Canada to reside in Montreal where he ran a teaching in oil
Painting workshop.
Artist statement
To have a challenging work environment, discipline and devotion are imperative.
Being in touch with the restlessness of human soul and magical feeling of nature,
painting is a religious relief, for me.
It is my curiosity to see how a blank canvas, some raw colors and lifeless brush,
blend together to open a fascinating window to a visual artistic desire.
It is my privilege to share these blessings with universal appreciation.
Group Exhibitions
2002 The Quinlan Visual Arts Center 55th annual members’ exhibition,Gainesville,
GA USA.
2001 Oil painters of America National Show Palm Desert, CA, USA.
2000 Artist Magazine competition (finalist).
2000 Quinlan Visual Arts Center Gala Auction, Gainesville, GA, USA.
1999 Darios Gallery Annual Juried exhibition, Honors Award. Atlanta, GA, USA.
1998 Georgia Capital Gallery. Atlanta, GA, USA.
1997 American Society of Portrait Artist competition, Honors Award Montgomery, AL,
USA.
1997 Portrait Society of Atlanta Annual Juried exhibition. Atlanta, GA, USA.
1995 Cyrus Art Center Taught workshop Montreal, PQ, Canada.
1993-94 Klementory Gallery. Montreal, PQ, Canada.
One-Man-Show
Displayed painting across the world in various galleries and exhibitions.
1992 Atlanta USA Waverly Hotel.
1991 Atlanta USA Waverly Hotel.
1991 Atlanta USA Dogwood Festival Exhibition.
1989 Beverly Hills USA 75Diamond Jubilee of Beverly Hills.
(Also, a commission made for Beverly Hills City Hall)
1988 Los Angeles USA Turquoise Gallery of West wood.
1986 Los Angeles USA Private Exhibition.
1985 Los Angeles USA Santa Monica’s Hotel Holiday.
1984 Montreal PQ, Canada Polish Community Center&Culture.
1983 Lausanne Switzerland, Persian Community National New Year.
1983 Madrid Spain Galeria De Arte Iberia Mart.
1982 Madrid, Spain, British Embassy.
Book-Illustration
1977 “Poet’s Paradise” written by Richard Lloyd Hatter.
Early Studies
1963-1969 Fine Art School. Also, apprenticed privately with
Mosavar-Molky, Great Persian Master, who was
Acknowledged by Sir Winston Churchill.
One of the finest art cities of the world, The beautiful Isfahan my birth place. Pol-e Khajoo built around 1650. Isfahan Iran
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