Amir Salamat
M's Wild Time, 2010
mixed media on canvas
31 x 59 inches
$ 7,600.00
C-lective Curator’s Cut:
M’s Wild Time pulses with joy and movement, a vibrant exploration of adventure through Amir’s signature abstract language. Reds, blues, and yellows swirl across the canvas, with shapes that hint at eyes, arches, or fleeting traces of human presence, yet remain firmly in the realm of abstraction. The composition feels alive and improvisational, like a journey unfolding in real time, full of twists, turns, and unexpected discoveries. Amir’s work invites us to surrender to the experience, embracing the energy, spontaneity, and delight in the story the shapes and colors tell, celebrating the thrill of exploration and the poetry in motion.
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
"My work explores the interplay between light, color, and memory — each brushstroke is an attempt to capture a feeling or moment that can’t be put into words."
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.
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