Description
‘Her Touch Burned Me Shy’ by Niky Motekallem
Artist: Niky Motekallem
Title: ‘Her Touch Burned Me Shy’
Medium: Gouache and pencil on paper
Dimensions: 10″ x 8.5″
Framing: Framed in vintage frame (frame size: 11.9″ x 9.4″)
Year of Creation: 2022
About the Artwork:
“A pink-necked green pigeon sits in almond blossoms. Almond blossoms can be associated with nature’s rebirth and undying hope. With the slow and steady return of spring to my corner of the world, these felt like the right choice. I imagine this pigeon nestled in almond branches, awaiting the right moment to let their hope bloom into affection, as these flowers also symbolize love.” – Niky Motekallem
About the Artist:
Niky Motekallem is an Iranian-American illustrator who depicts flora and fauna. They use intricate lines and bright colors inspired by their Persian roots to depict natural life. When they aren’t working in the studio, Niky is figure skating, brewing a decadent cup of tea, meandering in antique shops for inspiration, on hikes with plant identification guides, or crying over an anime episode.