Meidi Karampour

As a painter recently located in Washington, I was acquainted with The Art Spirit Gallery as a quality cultural center. Along with my MFA degree with awards, I had the privilege of studying under the supervision of Nelson Shanks at Studio Incamminati.

My paintings contain variety of subjects from figurative to non-figurative. I have been working as a painter for several years; during which I have worked with interior design firms and had solo and group shows in various locations.

Artist Statement: I feel appreciation for life, and recognizing the beauty of being present in the moment. I paint moments that highlight mundane slices of life that are common throughout many current cultures. By pushing the pigment abilities and utilizing painting principals, I compose scenes that focus on the beauty of moments' essence to exhibit their significancy regardless of the happenings.

Familiar cultural and natural elements and a degree of ambiguity in the finished work reveal just enough information to make the picture feel familiar to the viewer no matter their cultural background or location. Without recognizable specificity in area like face features that can turn the image into a personal experience, the viewer subconsciously participates and resonates with the scenes I choose to paint.