Description
‘Summer’s Final Dusk’ by Niky Motekallem
Artist: Niky Motekallem
Title: ‘Summer’s Final Dusk’
Medium: Gouache and pencil on paper
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 7″
Framing: Framed in vintage frame (frame size: 11″ x 9″)
Year of Creation: 2023
About the Artwork:
“A lizard amidst rainforest flowers, surrounded by moths. I painted this piece as summer arrived. Summers here are short but burn hot. Already there are leaves changing to gold, orange, and bright red hues in the nooks of the trees. I think of Summer’s final dusk, where the title of this piece comes from. It’s both beautiful and a bit sad. Fleeting, like a moth.” – Niky Motekallem
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.