نوع مقاله : مقالۀ پژوهشی
نویسندگان
گروه نقاشی، دانشکدۀ هنر و معماری، دانشگاه سیستان و بلوچستان، زاهدان، ایران.
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Problem statement: The present study was an attempt to investigate Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s murals in public spaces such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dewey Square in Boston, and the Shoreditch area in London. Ghadyanlo’s works deal with contemporary social issues and global concerns, utilizing symbolic elements including children, balloons, and apertures of light. Through a surrealistic mode of expression, these elements prompt the viewer to engage in contemplative reflection. The primary research questions are: Which social issues influence the thematic content of Ghadyanlo’s murals? What motivates the artist’s use of symbolic elements and a surrealistic style?
Research objective: This study aims to investigate the significance of the artist’s connection to society, his responsiveness to social life, and his efforts to effect change with the goal of improving urban life reflected in his works.
Research method: The research employs a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing library, survey, and fieldwork resources. Data collection instruments include note-taking and interviews.
Conclusion: Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s artworks, viewed through the dual lenses of “Reflective” and “Shaping” approaches, simultaneously mirror social crises and vulnerabilities while inspiring hope and transformation. By employing visual symbols such as children, crows, balloons, and the sky, he constructs a multilayered representation of both the real and Idealized world. As a conscious artist, Ghadyanloo leverages mural painting as an artistic medium to foster new perspectives regarding the contemporary condition and future trajectory of society.
کلیدواژهها English
