Art of Anna Kavehmehr

Meltdown: An Expedition into Madness

In “Meltdown: An Expedition into Madness”. through the lens of the protagonist, we witness a slow and haunting descent into madness. Themes of isolation, paranoia, and delusion intertwine, painting a portrait of the character’s increasingly tenuous grasp on reality.

The journey begins with a sense of unease, subtle hints of anxiety lurking beneath the surface. As the narrative unfolds, these whispers of discomfort crescendo into a cacophony of chaos.

This body of work merges the aesthetics of the Iranian Qajar paintings with Gothic literature’s eerie themes. Drawing from intricate details and the visual elements of Qajar art, this series of work offers a dark, enigmatic perspective.

“Meltdown: An Expedition into Madness” explores the blurring of the boundaries between the real and the imagined, mirroring the protagonist’s own blurred perceptions. Each artwork serves as a window into the inner turmoil of the protagonist’s mind, inviting viewers to contemplate the juxtaposition of light and darkness, beauty and decay.