by roya khalili SWA
Oil on canvas
h: 70 w: 50 d: 2 (cms).
At the centre of the painting stands a contemporary woman, calm and self-possessed. Her vertical hair rises like a cypress or column, evoking growth and quiet authority. Surrounding her are figures drawn from Persian miniature painting, seated in intimate conversation. Once confined to manuscript pages, they now inhabit the same luminous gold space, dissolving boundaries between past and present. Their gathering suggests continuity through dialogue, memory, hope and shared presence. Power here is neither aggressive nor isolated; it is sustained, collective, and enduring. Fish move across the surface, referencing their deep symbolism in Persian culture as signs of fertility, life, blessing, joy, and go, “The central figure does not stand alone; she stands within an uprising.”
£5000 (As exhibited.)
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by roya khalili SWA
Oil on canvas
h: 77 w: 52 d: 2 (cms).
History reveals our limitations and capacities, exposing the recurring patterns that shape human behavior. In the rise and fall of civilizations, we see that no culture is absolute or eternal. History is humanity’s collective memory; without it, we lose our grounding. Through it, we understand where we stand and where we may be heading. In Persian tradition, the pomegranate symbolizes the sun and the warmth of life, the triumph of light over darkness. Its countless seeds within a single skin evoke unity and interconnectedness, while its expanding form suggests vitality and renewal. The soldier holding a spear references the “Immortals,” the elite guard of the ancient Persian Empire, symbolizing continuity and permanence, enduring structures that shape civilizations. Within this landscape, “woman” in ancient Persian culture transcends gender. She embodies continuity of life and serves as guardian of cultural memory, resilience, and collective identity.
£7500 (As exhibited.)
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by roya khalili SWA
Oil on canvas
h: 60 w: 60 d: 2 (cms).
This painting shows a woman standing calmly inside a confined room, a small barred window beside her. She does not tremble or resist; her folded arms express patience and inner strength. Behind her, a blue angel with closed eyes gently gestures reassurance, symbolizing faith and protection. Blue swallows circle the space, bringing movement and hope. As migratory birds, they represent renewal, loyalty, and the promise of return. Though the room suggests imprisonment, the birds and the light beyond the window speak of freedom to come. The painting is not about fear, but certainty, the quiet belief that the day of light and liberation will arrive.
£4500 (As exhibited.)
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