Amir Salamat
We Love Amir. He is an Iranian-American artist based in Walnut Creek, whose work bridges his worlds of precision and imagination. Drawing from his rich cultural heritage and a family deeply rooted in the arts, he creates abstract paintings that invite viewers into emotional and contemplative landscapes. Balancing a full-time engineering career with his creative practice, Amir’s art reflects both careful design and expressive freedom.
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Master of Science in Engineering
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Self-Taught Artist who began painting with oils at the age of 14
Exhibited in various locations and collected throughout the United States
Amir’s process embraces spontaneity and the unexpected, seeing mistakes not as setbacks but as opportunities for discovery. His paintings unfold organically, allowing intuition to guide each brushstroke while balancing this freedom with a thoughtful sense of composition. Through rich layers of color and texture, he creates abstract scenes that feel both immediate and timeless. He invites us to experience the evolving nature of memory and culture.