Born in 1991 in Esfahan, Iran, Taher Rouzmahsali is a contemporary artist whose intricate paintings delve into the realms of imagination and dreamlike architecture. His works are a fusion of geometric complexity and urban labyrinths, evoking both familiar and alien landscapes. Through the interplay of order and decay, Rouzmahsali envisions architectural spaces that bridge the past and the future, highlighting themes of instability, loss, and the fragility of human creations.

Rouzmahsali’s imagined cities, with their monumental yet deteriorating structures, suggest a post-human world where the absence of humanity leads to self-destruction. His architectural paintings are ironic and ambiguous, blending the grandeur of ancient ruins with the speculative designs of futuristic metropolises. These works critique human ambition and narcissism, portraying architecture as both a symbol of achievement and a harbinger of a bleak destiny.

 

Education
 

• 2017: MA in Painting, Art University of Isfahan

• 2013: BA in Painting, Art University of Tehran

• 2009: Diploma in Graphic Design, Mirak Fine Art School, Tabriz

 

Exhibitions

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Rouzmahsali’s work has been exhibited widely, from solo showcases to group exhibitions across the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Notable exhibitions include:

• 2024: Group Exhibition - Newport Beach, California, USA

• 2024: Group Painting Exhibition “Maan,” Didar Art Gallery, Tehran

• 2023: Group Painting Exhibition, Artbooth Gallery, Abu Dhabi

• 2018: Solo Painting Exhibition “Possible Whereabouts,” Azad Art Gallery, Tehran

• 2018: Group Drawing Exhibition “Metropolis,” Yadegaran Gallery, Kerman

• 2014: The 5th Biennial of Damounfar, Mellat Gallery, Tehran (Honored Artist)

Through his artistic exploration, Taher Rouzmahsali challenges perceptions of urbanity, time, and identity, creating works that provoke reflection on the legacy and impact of human civilization. His visionary architectural spaces stand as a testament to both the creativity and the cautionary tales of our world.