Lot 529: Donkeen and Pumky

Donkeen and Pumky oil on canvas signed "Rokni Haerizadeh" and dated "2009" (on the reverse), executed in 2009 200 x 220cm (78 3/4 x 86 5/8in).

2009200x 220cm

: Property from a private collection, Dubai

"I think an artist should discover and express the essence of his times. He should be able to observe his surrounding with a keen eye and suck the marrow out of what he observes. If he can do this well, then his work becomes more than just a critical view—it becomes a sort of prophecy, an anticipation of what's to come. The process of getting to this point takes place in the mind—a series of things happens simultaneously during this process: from observing, to assessing, wondering, and pondering. The creative process brings all these factors together to finally reach a state that is beyond simple criticism. It is in the nature of art to depict reality and that, by itself, is critical" - Rokni Haerizadeh