Amir Salamat

Round Heads and Pointed Heads, 2006

mixed media on board

48 x 48 inches

$ 4,500.00

C-lective Curator’s Cut:

In Round Heads and Point Heads, Amir playfully distills humanity into a rhythmic field of geometric forms, set against a saturated red ground with bold white and black gestures leading the story. Repeating silhouettes suggest faces or figures, some rounded, some angular, each distinct yet part of a larger collective pattern. The composition feels both orderly and alive, highlighting the tension between uniformity and individuality that often runs through his work. Beneath its graphic clarity, the piece invites reflection on difference and coexistence, reminding us that even within shared structures, personality and perspective quietly assert themselves.

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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