Farbod Elkaei introduces us to a new perspective on geometrical form, with a concentration on gradient in color and measure with his “Double Take” opening at Hamzianpour & Kia Gallery. His art is one that provides a discernible contrast in the shapes which have such certain completeness in their order, yet are allowed to act as pseudo-hagiographical elements on a sublime background of colors, captivating the mind’s eye upon such a gentle idea of peace.

For with order, there is predictability. And with predictability, there is understanding of what will be. This provides the mind with rest, in a complete understanding of what is. And this is necessarily away from anxiety, away from impulsive franticness in the confrontation of an unknowably uncertain position which is less than; worse than; away from perfection.

Farbod Elkaei
Untitled, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
55 x 88 in.
Courtesy of the artist Farbod Elkaei and Hamzianpour and Kia Gallery. Copyright Farbo Elkaei.

How then do these works resonant with an idea of perfect? Is not perfection attributed to order? Do we not strive for exactness when we think of perfection, which is what makes the task so challenging at rivaling? To be the best is onerous. It is far easier to be rude; and when that lowliness deviates beyond approximation, toward ugly, we have a superb dichotomy between what is and is not. And this is certainly beautiful to know.

Both by Farbod Elkaei, ‘Untitled’, 2023. Acrylic on canvas. 55×88 inches.
Courtesy of the artist Farbod Elkaei and Hamzianpour and Kia Gallery. Copyright Farbod Elkaei.

To know, to experience, to gain from. To enjoy, to appreciate, to savor. To be positively informed by, mollifying the civil madness that can whir by us and our plans; our oh-so-clever schema. Let us prepare with simplicity.

Courtesy of the artist Farbo Elkaei and Hamzianpour and Kia Gallery. Copyright Farbo Elkaei.

And it is in this simplicity of order in color which helps us further be informed with a measure of certainty. Where there is the convergence of the unlimited in the movement of blurred lines, the exercise in not confusing us with a polychromatic reverberation of perfection helps us move toward a clearer understanding of refinement when it comes to order. To move the best with the least, is the clearest extension of perfection in form. And thus, the subtlety of these simple tones; to order them more spontaneous where they necessarily collide; gives us that necessary element of danger amidst the controllable canvas that Mr. Elkaei introduces to us.

Thus, with order, we cannot attribute possession. Instead, it must relate to balance, to centeredness in its predictability. It must be attributed, once more, to circular rhythms in Nature. As Aristotle said, art imitates nature. Let us inform the world with another wonderful work which fulfills this embodiment of goodness.

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