About my Art
Color and gold are my passion, this is why my medium of predilection is oil with its vibrancy and transparency. For some time my subject matter has been nonrepresentational. To reveal the interplay between colors, shapes and textures allow me to make those relationships the focus of my paintings.
Minoo
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Artwork
Series
Effulgence
Inspired by the circular nature of radiance, an inkling of the divine
Radiance
The radiance of celestial bodies with the marriage of gold and color
Convergence
Series base on the Mandala, the journey through the cycles of birth-life-death
Unfolding
Exploring the magical world of transformation and growth
Bestowal
Series exploring man’s quest for happiness, love and giving
Reveries
Series capturing the whimsical and ephemeral moments of childhood
The Artist
Minoo
Minoo is a painter who is passionate about rich, poetic, abstract imagery and the sensual process of making and viewing art. She works mainly with two sets of materials, one being oil paint and 24 carat gold leaf on canvas and secondly, China ink on paper.
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Gold and Art
Gold in the Arts
For centuries, artists and artisans have turned to gold leaf to make their creations shine. Found in everything from antique artifacts to modern masterpieces, shimmering gold accents can add an ethereal touch to any work of art. Read more
Beauty working with Gold
Today, many contemporary designers use gold leaf in their work. Gold leaf is not only a more versatile alternative to solid gold, it is also celebrated for its ability to accentuate colors and shapes with luminous details. Read more
What is Gold Leaf?
Gold leaf is solid gold that has been hammered into thin sheets of gold. This process is called gold beating and the technique of using gold leaf to decorate a surface is called gilding. Read more