ART21 Response - Tala Madani

Artist: Tala Madani

https://art21.org/watch/extended-play/tala-madani-sketchbooks-short/ 

Keywords: analytical/precise, thoughtful, organic, blunt, obscene, social issues, energy, "paintings have souls.. given by demons or angels.. and demons are not [always] bad."

Artwork:



Focal Point/Emphasis: The painting contains a bright, warm area in the center, surrounded by smooth, soft reddish strokes. There is also an area of white with grey detail, which can also be considered a focal point, but not as much as the fetal shape in the center. 

Organic Line/Shape: The line that runs from the top left corner to the center of the painting is free flowing and organic, and seems to represent an umbilical cord stemming from the fetus shape in the center. The fetal shape is also organic in form, as well as the reddish strokes around it, which contrast with the detail and complexity of the white and grey area. 



Source: https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com/artist/tala-madani/featured-works?view=slider#6

Repetition: The painting repeats the yellow ovular shapes along the bottom section, as well as the brown blocky lines in the upper left corner. The babies themselves are also repeated throughout the painting. 

Organic Line/Shape: The painting contains neutral organic lines and shapes near the center, accompanied by a yellow dripping smiley face. The ovular yellow shapes along the bottom of the painting are also organic in nature, as well as the marks on the babies that resemble dirt.

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