Mystic
Mixed Media on Canvas
Every culture has spoken of the mystic—not as someone who escapes reality, but as someone who sees beyond its surface. Before philosophy, before science, and even before religion, there was the quiet human instinct that life carried a meaning deeper than what the eyes could perceive.
Mystic is a reflection of that inner journey.
The fragmented figure is intentionally suspended between abstraction and recognition. It is neither portrait nor symbol alone, but a meeting place of many identities. Layers of geometric forms dissolve the boundaries between body and spirit, suggesting that the self is not a fixed image but a living mosaic shaped by memory, experience, and consciousness.
Ancient symbols emerge throughout the composition like echoes from forgotten civilizations. They do not belong to a single tradition. Instead, they remind us that across continents and centuries humanity has always searched for the same invisible truths, expressing them through different languages, rituals, and myths.
The painting invites the viewer to pause rather than to solve. Its mystery is intentional. Like meditation, it asks us to become comfortable with uncertainty, allowing meaning to reveal itself gradually instead of demanding immediate explanation.
Throughout my artistic journey, I have been inspired by Eastern philosophy and the writings of poets such as Hafez and Rumi, who saw the human soul as a mirror reflecting something infinite. Their teachings remind us that wisdom is not acquired by accumulating knowledge alone, but by stripping away illusion until we encounter our authentic nature.
As part of my Art of Symbols collection, Mystic explores the forgotten language that exists beneath words. It suggests that symbols are not merely decorative marks from ancient cultures but reflections of a universal human consciousness that continues to speak to us today.
The greatest mysteries are not hidden in distant galaxies or lost civilizations. They reside within ourselves, waiting patiently for us to remember who we have always been.
STYLE
Cubism, abstract.
ORIGINAL
Fine Art, original, authentic, and personally signed by Koorosh Nejad. Created using acrylic on stretched canvas, a clear, matte coating protects your cherished fine art investment from UV light, moisture, and dust. The painting will be signed by Koorosh Nejad in a very small area on the front corner and on the back of the painting, along with the date.
Customization
Please contact me directly if you wish to buy this work in a customized size.
ARTIST
Koorosh Nejad
DELIVERY TIME
Please note that I will create this painting once you purchase, please allow me at least 1-2 weeks to create and get it ready for shipment. It will be as close as possible to the one you see here however, it won't be identical as each of my paintings is Original and unique.
Your new art piece will be shipped directly from my studio in London.
MATERIAL
I only use fine quality materials for my paintings.
SHIPMENT
Canvas: Those paintings done on stretched canvas will be shipped rolled inside a tube. I won't be able to ship stretched painting on the frame due to oversized, expensive shipping. The canvas will be rolled in a tube, as my customer prefers it so that they can get it stretched in their local framing store. You will save unnecessary shipment costs, and the risk of accidental damage to the painting will be eliminated.
100% SATISFACTION
Your satisfaction is important to me, and I wish to work with you to resolve any issues if you are not fully satisfied with the artwork you receive, please contact me immediately.
