Rouzbeh Tahmassian - Guttae - No reserve price
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Description from the seller
10th anniversary of this iconic series!
Mixed media artwork, straight from the artist's studio. Ready to hang!
Fine art photography print, mounted on wood. This series of a highly specialized form of macro photography was created in 2015 and has since been exhibited at several leading locations and events (see below). It has also been published in several renowned magazines. The artworks from this series are printed in a very exclusive edition of only 15 pieces.
Materials used include: wood, acrylic paint, photo and varnish (glossy).
Pharmacy/Chemistry & Photography
In my profession as a hospital pharmacist, I must be very precise. We deal with highly vulnerable patient groups. This requires tailored approaches when preparing medications. I believe my expertise also translates into photography. Macro photography is inherently a matter of accuracy. Especially abstract macro, where alongside the necessary precision, your creative mind is also put to work.
I wanted to project the fine work in the preparation room of the hospital pharmacy outside the walls. Other works by macro photographers have always fascinated me. Especially the diverse shapes and colors of different liquids catch my attention. It also stands out that not many photographers use chemical or pharmaceutical substances. I wanted to keep my droplets static, but they also needed to have a better shape than the average water droplet.
This series of drops was created by using 70% sorbitol mixed with water. 70% sorbitol is a transparent liquid with high viscosity (meaning it flows slowly). By carefully mixing it with water, I arrived at the ideal percentage so that my drops became rounder than water droplets. This liquid was drawn up into an ampoule. With precision and a steady hand, it was then dropped onto a DVD using a syringe needle. The photos were taken with a camera and macro lens on a tripod. No external light source (flash or other lighting) was used. I studied the exact angle of sunlight beforehand to predict the degree of refraction and reflection.
This series is called 'The Other Side.' It gives me an image of something otherworldly, something new, something to discover. In that sense, I am an explorer eager to discover more new territories in the beautiful world of abstract macro photography.
Exhibitions & Residencies
The Atelier Art Society, April to September 2022, at Shopping Center 'Heuvel' in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Art Eindhoven, 2022, April 9-10, Klokgebouw Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Van der Wal Interiors 2019, Techniekweg 8 - Leerdam, The Netherlands.
- Lingesteyn 2018, Jan. 1st - March 31st, The Netherlands.
- Amersfoort Art Gallery 2017, Amersfoort, Jun 2017 - Jun 2018, The Netherlands.
- DOEN 2017, Rotterdam, April 1st - November 1st, The Netherlands.
- L'Italiano Ristorante, Rotterdam, Feb. 2017 - Dec. 2017, The Netherlands.
- GINVI, Rotterdam, Nov. 2016 – Feb. 2018, The Netherlands.
- Beatrix Hospital 2017, January 1st - March 31st, The Netherlands.
- Galerie van Eijck 2016, Rotterdam, September 1st – March 2017, The Netherlands
- Dental practice Unident 2016, Leiden, January - July, The Netherlands.
- Masters of LXRY 2015, Amsterdam RAI, December 10th-14th, The Netherlands.
- London Hilton on Park Lane, April 30th–May 31st, 2015, United Kingdom.
Hilton Munich City, March 31st - April 30th, 2015, Germany.
- KUNSTwerk at the Store, Feb. 15th-March 29th, 2015, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Publications & Awards
- Published project 'The Other Side' in Digifoto Pro Masterclass magazine, 2.2015.
Published announcement: JCI Seminar 'Tell me, show me' at Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, September 2015.
- Published project 'The other side' in magazine Focus, issue 2015-2, February 2015.
Published 'Alone' in magazine Shoot, issue 34, October-November 2014.
- Published 'Signs' in magazine Chip Foto Video, issue 79, September 2014.
Published 'Impressionare' in magazine Chip Foto Video, issue 78, August 2014.
- Published 'Save the date' in magazine Bruid en Bruidegom, Issue 3, May 2014.
- Published 'Pills' in a poster at Hospital Reinier de Graaf, Delft, The Netherlands, April 2014.
Featured at the exposition Beatrix Hospital, Gorinchem 2017, on Rivas website.
- Featured with 'Alone' on Cameraland.nl, Wall of Fame Photocontest Vacation 2014.
- Featured on 'Full Atmosphere' in Photography Khaki Magazine, 10th Issue, August 2014.
- Featured on Chip Foto Video, picture of the week 'Sings', August 2014.
- Featured in Chip Foto Video, Picture of the Week 'Impressionare', June 2014.
- Featured on DigiFoto Starter with 'Broken Unity' and 'Persistent Autumn', July/Aug 2014.
Ambassador on Cameraland.nl, featured in more than 20 online publications on the website.
Award-winning photograph in the 'Natuur in Nederland' Photocontest on DigiFotoStarter with 'Purity', August 2014.
#MWDFTA
Seller's Story
My work is created amidst emotions. I follow my feelings about how the process is progressing and what materials the artwork needs. Throughout this, the science and precision within me are constantly stirred. In my profession as a hospital pharmacist, it requires precision and accuracy. In recent years, I have increasingly fused my work as a pharmacist and a visual artist. I use chemical compounds and create my own perfectly orchestrated combination of Damar resin and beeswax, for example. To influence the viscosity of my paint and wax, I use chemicals like sorbitol and glycerol, and I incorporate burnt pages from pharmaceutical books into my artworks. I am intensely drawn to the unknown: an unknown effect, an unknown material, and an unknown twist of work. It is what motivates me to create new work in this epic battle between the flow of feelings and the science of pharmacy.
Rouzbeh Tahmassian is an established multi-disciplinary artist with international exposure. His pieces combine photographs manipulated with various mixed-media techniques on beautiful pieces of wood. Each work is unique and can involve a range of materials including acrylics, oils, pastel, watercolors, beeswax, sanguis, copper, wood, blood, and more. His pieces are personal and expressive with a hint of nostalgia.
Translated by Google Translate10th anniversary of this iconic series!
Mixed media artwork, straight from the artist's studio. Ready to hang!
Fine art photography print, mounted on wood. This series of a highly specialized form of macro photography was created in 2015 and has since been exhibited at several leading locations and events (see below). It has also been published in several renowned magazines. The artworks from this series are printed in a very exclusive edition of only 15 pieces.
Materials used include: wood, acrylic paint, photo and varnish (glossy).
Pharmacy/Chemistry & Photography
In my profession as a hospital pharmacist, I must be very precise. We deal with highly vulnerable patient groups. This requires tailored approaches when preparing medications. I believe my expertise also translates into photography. Macro photography is inherently a matter of accuracy. Especially abstract macro, where alongside the necessary precision, your creative mind is also put to work.
I wanted to project the fine work in the preparation room of the hospital pharmacy outside the walls. Other works by macro photographers have always fascinated me. Especially the diverse shapes and colors of different liquids catch my attention. It also stands out that not many photographers use chemical or pharmaceutical substances. I wanted to keep my droplets static, but they also needed to have a better shape than the average water droplet.
This series of drops was created by using 70% sorbitol mixed with water. 70% sorbitol is a transparent liquid with high viscosity (meaning it flows slowly). By carefully mixing it with water, I arrived at the ideal percentage so that my drops became rounder than water droplets. This liquid was drawn up into an ampoule. With precision and a steady hand, it was then dropped onto a DVD using a syringe needle. The photos were taken with a camera and macro lens on a tripod. No external light source (flash or other lighting) was used. I studied the exact angle of sunlight beforehand to predict the degree of refraction and reflection.
This series is called 'The Other Side.' It gives me an image of something otherworldly, something new, something to discover. In that sense, I am an explorer eager to discover more new territories in the beautiful world of abstract macro photography.
Exhibitions & Residencies
The Atelier Art Society, April to September 2022, at Shopping Center 'Heuvel' in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Art Eindhoven, 2022, April 9-10, Klokgebouw Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Van der Wal Interiors 2019, Techniekweg 8 - Leerdam, The Netherlands.
- Lingesteyn 2018, Jan. 1st - March 31st, The Netherlands.
- Amersfoort Art Gallery 2017, Amersfoort, Jun 2017 - Jun 2018, The Netherlands.
- DOEN 2017, Rotterdam, April 1st - November 1st, The Netherlands.
- L'Italiano Ristorante, Rotterdam, Feb. 2017 - Dec. 2017, The Netherlands.
- GINVI, Rotterdam, Nov. 2016 – Feb. 2018, The Netherlands.
- Beatrix Hospital 2017, January 1st - March 31st, The Netherlands.
- Galerie van Eijck 2016, Rotterdam, September 1st – March 2017, The Netherlands
- Dental practice Unident 2016, Leiden, January - July, The Netherlands.
- Masters of LXRY 2015, Amsterdam RAI, December 10th-14th, The Netherlands.
- London Hilton on Park Lane, April 30th–May 31st, 2015, United Kingdom.
Hilton Munich City, March 31st - April 30th, 2015, Germany.
- KUNSTwerk at the Store, Feb. 15th-March 29th, 2015, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Publications & Awards
- Published project 'The Other Side' in Digifoto Pro Masterclass magazine, 2.2015.
Published announcement: JCI Seminar 'Tell me, show me' at Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, September 2015.
- Published project 'The other side' in magazine Focus, issue 2015-2, February 2015.
Published 'Alone' in magazine Shoot, issue 34, October-November 2014.
- Published 'Signs' in magazine Chip Foto Video, issue 79, September 2014.
Published 'Impressionare' in magazine Chip Foto Video, issue 78, August 2014.
- Published 'Save the date' in magazine Bruid en Bruidegom, Issue 3, May 2014.
- Published 'Pills' in a poster at Hospital Reinier de Graaf, Delft, The Netherlands, April 2014.
Featured at the exposition Beatrix Hospital, Gorinchem 2017, on Rivas website.
- Featured with 'Alone' on Cameraland.nl, Wall of Fame Photocontest Vacation 2014.
- Featured on 'Full Atmosphere' in Photography Khaki Magazine, 10th Issue, August 2014.
- Featured on Chip Foto Video, picture of the week 'Sings', August 2014.
- Featured in Chip Foto Video, Picture of the Week 'Impressionare', June 2014.
- Featured on DigiFoto Starter with 'Broken Unity' and 'Persistent Autumn', July/Aug 2014.
Ambassador on Cameraland.nl, featured in more than 20 online publications on the website.
Award-winning photograph in the 'Natuur in Nederland' Photocontest on DigiFotoStarter with 'Purity', August 2014.
#MWDFTA
Seller's Story
My work is created amidst emotions. I follow my feelings about how the process is progressing and what materials the artwork needs. Throughout this, the science and precision within me are constantly stirred. In my profession as a hospital pharmacist, it requires precision and accuracy. In recent years, I have increasingly fused my work as a pharmacist and a visual artist. I use chemical compounds and create my own perfectly orchestrated combination of Damar resin and beeswax, for example. To influence the viscosity of my paint and wax, I use chemicals like sorbitol and glycerol, and I incorporate burnt pages from pharmaceutical books into my artworks. I am intensely drawn to the unknown: an unknown effect, an unknown material, and an unknown twist of work. It is what motivates me to create new work in this epic battle between the flow of feelings and the science of pharmacy.
Rouzbeh Tahmassian is an established multi-disciplinary artist with international exposure. His pieces combine photographs manipulated with various mixed-media techniques on beautiful pieces of wood. Each work is unique and can involve a range of materials including acrylics, oils, pastel, watercolors, beeswax, sanguis, copper, wood, blood, and more. His pieces are personal and expressive with a hint of nostalgia.
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Artist
Rouzbeh Tahmassian
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
Exclusive edition - 3/15
Title of artwork
Guttae - No reserve price
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Cream, Green, Multicolour, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Turquoise, White, Yellow
Height
40 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/Theme
Interior scene
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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