About me
My Name is Ariu Azadi — آریو آزادی
While you can call me Ariu or Ario (آریو), my last name carries the weight of a powerful word: Azadi (آزادی), which translates to “Freedom” in Persian. This concept resonates deeply within my artistic expression.
My Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery
My creations often emerge from improvisation, guided by fleeting thoughts and emotions or something deeply rooted within. I find it challenging to articulate the precise meaning behind these works. If words could suffice, I would speak, write, or sing. Instead, I translate these intangible feelings into visual art, pushing my artistic skills to their limits.
Beyond Words
I sometimes accompany my pieces with a few sentences of explanation or a relevant poem, but even these words rarely capture the full depth of my experience. These are the pieces I think I understand, though I struggle to translate the feeling into concrete language.
A Mystery to Myself
More frequently, I finish a piece and wonder, “What was going on in my mind?” My art becomes a journey of self-discovery, a way to explore the depths of my own consciousness.
Understanding Through Time
With time, revisiting older works offers new perspectives. I begin to understand their origins and underlying meanings, a testament to the ever-evolving nature of self-knowledge.
I am constantly discovering new facets of myself, just as all human beings do.
– Ariu Azadi, Your fellow introvert artist friend.
Materials and Process
The Feeling
When I create, the clock of my thoughts stops.
My hands extract the deepest darks of my mind and soul, setting me free.
It’s an extraordinary experience, like the spring wind with a touch of sun warmth on skin.
The Approach
My artistic process is a journey of exploration and experimentation.
I believe in allowing the materials to guide me, embracing the unexpected, and pushing the boundaries of traditional art-making.
Whether I’m painting, drawing, creating digital art, capturing photographs, or designing posters, the process is always an adventure, and I’m eager to share the transformative power of this experience with others.
If you’re seeking a sense of relief, an amazing feeling, or a form of creative therapy, I encourage you to explore your own artistic process and discover the unique joy it can bring.
I’m drawn to the touch, the texture, the feel of materials.
Whether it’s the smooth glide of ink or the rough embrace of wood, I want to get involved and feel my feelings.
I pick materials based on their availability, uniqueness, texture, and nature. I use anything and everything, from my own skin texture to stones, wood, bone, gloom, and bloom.
“I closed my mouth and spoke to you in a hundred silent ways.”
– Rumi
This quote resonates deeply with my belief in the power of art to transcend language and communicate on a soul level. My art is my voice, my way of expressing the emotions, ideas, and experiences that words cannot fully capture.
Through my art, I explore the complexities of the human experience, the interplay of light and shadow, and the beauty found in unexpected places. I’m drawn to the abstract and the symbolic, using distortion and symbolism to convey deeper meaning and evoke emotions in the viewer.
I believe that art has the power to heal, to challenge, to inspire, and to connect us to something greater than ourselves. My goal is not simply to create aesthetically pleasing images, but to create art that sparks dialogue, provokes thought, and leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.
I invite you to enter my world, to explore the depths of my imagination, and to discover your own interpretations and connections within my art.