2 of Hooshang's works to become part of museum's permanent collection

Two of Hooshang's works on paper will be added to Lake Eustis Museum of Art's permanent collection. Leading up to that, the paintings will be exhibited in the Florida museum's "Paperworks 4 Me II" exhibit that runs from Dec. 10 through Jan. 16.

The paintings – "Through the Glass Darkly" (above, left) and "Window Glance" – are part of Hooshang's "Window Series." They are mixed media on paper; each measures 22x28 inches.

The artist statement concerning this series is:

"The subject of this work is a beautiful, mysterious woman – the lady that you see always, everywhere, but you don’t know her. With her face in the shadow, her identity is only partly disclosed. I like to think that each time that a viewer looks at my paintings, there will be something new for them to see. With my work, I seek to find the energy and inner life within my subjects without fully revealing them. I try, as it were, to unveil the mysteries and the beauties of the world around me."

'Color Storm VII' sold at Attleboro (Mass.) Arts Museum show and auction

The painting "Color Storm VII" was sold Nov. 6 during the 19th annual Attleboro (Mass.) Arts Museum Benefit Art Show & Auction. Hooshang has participated several years in this event.

The painting is part of his new Color Storm series. Other paintings from the series are on display at The Cottage Gallery in Laguna Beach, Calif., and at Hooshang Studio in Ruston, La.

You can see the very latest addition to the series during the annual Holiday Arts Tour this coming weekend, Nov. 19-21. Hooshang Studio, 1001 Cedar Creek Road, is one of the stops on the tour. Come visit anytime from 3-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. We'll have some tasty hot tea ready and waiting! Plus some chocolates ....

NCLAC's Holiday Arts Tour to include Hooshang Studio

Hooshang Studio will open its doors this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the region's annual Holiday Arts Tour. He has participated in this event since 1999.

Specific times for each day are:

* Friday, Nov. 19 - 3-9 p.m.
* Saturday, Nov. 20 - 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
* Sunday, Nov. 21 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Come visit the studio of this award-winning nationally exhibited fine arts painter, where you can interact with the artist himself in the welcoming setting of his own home.

On display will be original acrylic and mixed media paintings in several genres: abstracts, flowers, horses, landscapes, still lifes and female figures. Numerous sizes and prices are available as well: 6x6 inches to 48x60 inches and from $150 to $3,500.


Additionally, smaller versions will be available as prints: 8½x11, $35; 11x14, $55; and 13x19, $75.

Hooshang is represented by galleries throughout the country, such as The Cottage Gallery in Laguna Beach, Calif.; Taylor's Contemporanea Fine Art in Hot Springs, Ark; and Phoenix Gallery in Topeka, Kan.

His work has been shown in numerous museums, and he has won Best of Show in multiple exhibitions. He is also represented by the well-known Bentley Publishing Co. Recent exhibits have included Beverly Hills "Affaire in the Garden" and Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry.

'Color Storm VII' in museum show and auction in Massachusetts

Hooshang's painting “Color Storm VII” will be in the 19th Benefit Art Auction for the Attleboro (Mass.) Arts Museum. If you are interested in an abstract work by Hooshang, this is an opportunity for you to buy one in an interesting, possibly exciting, way and also to support the arts.

The online auction will run from Oct. 8 to Nov. 3, with the live event beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Time Nov. 6. The physical exhibition at the museum is from Oct. 15 to Nov. 6. The painting is mixed media on gallery-wrap canvas and measures 36x48 inches.

Here is a link to the auction site:
Attleboro Arts Museum Benefit Auction.

Beverly Hills welcomes Hooshang to 'Affaire in the Gardens' art show

Hooshang will be at Beverly Hills' "Affaire in the Gardens Art Show" the third week of October -- Oct. 16-17 from 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Four blocks of arts and crafts will be displayed between Rodeo Drive and Rexford Drive, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Park Way. Hooshang joins approximately 250 other artists who will be featured in what the organizers call "acres of exceptional art."

The exhibitors, who come from around the nation, will showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings and printmaking. Also available will be live music, children's crafts, gourmet delights, and a wine and fine ale garden.

Held each May and October since 1973, the art show is one of the most popular art events on the West Coast.

Hooshang will exhibit his equine series of running horses.

"Come see us at Space #302," he says.

Click here to be linked to "Affaire in the Gardens."

Hooshang's 'Luminescence #3' in September Competition

"Luminescence #3," a set of two 36x36-inch mixed-media-on-canvas abstracts, will be part of the Alexandria (La.) Museum of Art's 23rd annual September Competition. The opening reception is tomorrow, Aug. 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Set to run through Oct. 2, the exhibit stems from a national competition featuring artists who work in all media. This year's juror was Kelli Scott Kelley, an associate professor of painting at Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge.

"The much-anticipated September Competition promises a strong exhibit that will intrigue and inspire the most discriminating art lover, with works by talented artists from around the country," according to a release from the museum.

MOSI to display Hooshang's 'In the Shadows'

unseen will be a national juried art exhibition in the ARC Gallery at the Museum of Science and Industry and will include a wide range of artistic interpretations. Artists explore such concepts as dreams, visions and images that are either taken from our current environment, our personal viewpoint or an imagined idea. unseen will take the viewer on a visual journey and exploration of existing and new realities and unique perspectives.

Hooshang's "In the Shadows," mixed media on canvas, 30x40 inches," will be part of the exhibit, which is scheduled for July 23 through Aug. 27.

The ARC Gallery at MOSI strives to feature a wide range of artistic media, expressions and styles, from contemporary and abstract to classical and realistic. Its mission is to promote the art of local, regional, and national artists, while focusing on artistic quality, originality and merit.

The unseen exhibition is curated by Zarth Bertsch, director, IMAX Dome Theatre and ARC Gallery; Michael Massaro, sculptor and gallery director of Gallery 501; and Ofra Friedman, sculptor and co-curator of EarthVisions at MOSI. The exhibition will feature all media art, including painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video art, which will be screened in the IMAX Dome Theatre. The ARC Gallery surrounds the MOSI IMAX Theatre.