Description
‘He Asks “Won’t You Fly Away With Me?”‘ by Niky Motekallem
Artist: Niky Motekallem
Title: ‘He Asks “Won’t You Fly Away With Me?”‘
Medium: Gouache and graphie on paper
Dimensions: 9.5″ diameter
Framing: Framed (frame size: 10.5″ x 10.5″)
Year of Creation: 2024
About the Artwork:
A couch’s spadefoot toad nestled in desert globemallow. He looks for company in the night sky. Your eyes connect. There are stars in his gaze. HE asks “Won’t you fly away with me?” What will your answer be?
About the Artist:
An Iranian-American illustrator, Niky depicts flora and fauna with intricate lines and bright colors inspired by their Persian Culture. Their work uses symbolism and a personal mythology to communicate deep emotions and celebrate our connections with the natural world. When they aren’t working in the studio, Niky can be found brewing a decadent cup of tea, meandering through antique shops, going on hikes with plant identification guides, or playing D&D with friends.