Description
‘Born With a Name Unworthy of Love Songs’ by Niky Motekallem
Artist: Niky Motekallem
Title: ‘Born With a Name Unworthy of Love Songs’
Medium: Acryla gouache and pencil on paper
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 7.5″
Framing: Framed in a vintage syroco frame (frame size: 11″ x 9″)
Year of Creation: 2024
About the Artwork:
A giant forest scorpion in a bed of ixora flowers. Her heart is hungry. But she was given a shape and name that stirs fear. Sharp claws and poison. Pincers and hunger. Her heart growls and she laments. She was born with a name unworthy of love songs.
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.