ARMENIA WELCOMES IRANIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST
Mehr News Agency
Oct 22 2007
Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — An exhibition of photos by Ahmad Motalaei
depicting life in Armenia is currently underway at the Iranian
Photographers Center.
"The people of Armenia are very kind and honest and they welcomed
me and my camera. They are very cooperative with artists," Motalaei
remarked.
Motalaei took the photos whilst on a trip to Armenia this summer and
they portray the people’s everyday activities.
The collection of 40 photos, some in color and others in black
and white, includes views of Yerevan Mosque and Saryan Park where
paintings and handicrafts are on sale at weekends. There are also
shots of Yerevan’s Chamber Theater, local markets and kindergartens.
Commenting on the themes he had chosen for his work, Motalaei told
Tehran Times that he has a particular interest in social life and
cityscapes and so he had focused on Yerevan’s art and cultural centers.
"Their life is mingled with music; nearly every family has a piano in
their house, so they grow up in a musical atmosphere. Their country
also has well-established, high quality centers of music," Motalaei
explained.
He went on to say, "I was impressed by the general ambiance of
peacefulness both within the city and amongst the people and I liked
their habit of giving flowers to each other on various occasions.
Flower shops and smiling flower girls are dotted here and there
throughout the streets."
This is Motalaei’s first solo exhibit in Iran. He is planning to hold
an exhibition in Armenia of photos depicting Iran.
Motalaei is a graduate of graphic design and has focused on both
graphic art and photography.
He has so far participated in group exhibitions and festivals in Japan,
Russia, and Austria.
The exhibit will continue until November 4 at the venue located on
Somayyeh St. Hafez Ave.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
