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In terms of technique his work is at times traditional and at times highly original. Alivandi's early paintings, including those from the 1980s, use the now-traditional medium of oil on canvas, yet his aesthetic style, which recalls the stained glass of medieval churches, is highly personal. During
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Alivandi's work is rich in symbolism and motifs, such as the fish, gazelle, and horse, which are traditional motifs of
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technique has resulted in the many striking works that demonstrate the beauty of his composition and the power of his vision. According to one critic, his masterful blending of hues has earned him the title "the magician of colours".
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technique (as seen in the adjacent image), a unique method of painting with extremely small dots of ink which are then covered with a layer of veneer to lock and intensify the colours. This innovative
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himself. Some of his work is influenced by the war situation and the repression of his native Iran, and expresses the pain and suffering of his people.
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Alivandi's work has been exhibited throughout Europe and Asia, and have received high critical acclaim. Important recent exhibitions include:
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Alivandi's paintings are typically on a large scale, yet even so they demonstrate the immense skill of his hand in their intricate detail.
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that, like his works on canvas, demonstrate his own instantly recognizable visual language. He lived in
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mythology and literature, and expressed mysticism. He has also produced a number of wall
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