Amir Salamat

Revolution, 2022

mixed media on canvas

14 x 48 inches

C-lective Curator’s Cut:

Revolution pulses with energy and motion, a vivid study of human endeavor within structured systems. Red, orange, black, and white collide across the canvas in geometric forms, classic to Amir's style. Abstract shapes hint at human figures, while others suggest buildings or machinery, evoking a scene of industry and movement. Some shapes feel like a battle unfolding, while others feel like a struggle to fit creative energy into societal frameworks. The work leaves questions open, inviting us to navigate the tension between structure and freedom, energy and containment, in a composition that is both precise and emotionally charged.

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.

  • Master of Science in Engineering

  • 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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