Bio
Shalla Javid is a professional artist accustomed to living life without borders. This has helped her move beyond the self-imposed confines of medium and subject into an exploratory realm of endless possibilities.
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Ms. Javid is Persian born, but the inspiration to become an artist came during a family trip to Paris when she was eight years old. After years of painting, she has learned to evoke emotion from her work. She creates art, with a lot of surface quality and vibrant colors. Shalla's work is filled with motion and excitement.
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The intimate experience of making art allows Shalla to express her ideas, thoughts and feelings. Satisfaction comes in knowing when a piece is finished. Joy comes in that special moment when someone connects with a painting and wants it to become part of his or her life.
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Artist Statement
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I am a narrative painter who focuses on issues of cultural mores and gender politics. Relying on strong memories and the process of meditative visualization, I tell stories that are rooted in my Persian culture, feminism, and magic.
I incorporate animals with human subjects, in a fairy-tale-like atmosphere to induce a sense of nurturing grace. I consider my brushwork to be expressive, as I layer images to invite viewers into my world. My work is filled with a sense of courage and daring, hope, pain, longing, and ultimately triumph. They present images of magical empowerment and transformation.
Exhibitions
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. Solo Show at TAG Gallery, February 16, 2021 - March 13, 2021, CA
. Group Show: Won 3rd place in W. Hollywood art competition presented by Lark Gallery - March 2019
. Affair of the Arts September 2013 Culver City, CA
. Torrance Artists' Guild September 2013 Torrance, CA
. Long Beach Art Festival Show August 2013 Long Beach, CA
. Hermosa Beach Art Festival Show June 2013 Hermosa Beach, CA
. Sylvia White Gallery GroupShow February 2013 Ventura, CA
. Cannibal Flower Group Show, June 2012 Los Angeles, CA
. Cannibal Flower Group Show, May 2012 Los Angeles, CA
. Cannibal Flower Group Show, March 2012 Los Angeles, CA
. IVA Solo Show, October 2011 Encino, CA
. Think Restaurant, September 2011 Palos Verde, CA
. Open Studio DownTown San Pedro, 2010, 2011, 2012 San Pedro, CA
. Planet Earth Café/ Gallery, Solo Show, December 2008 Hermosa Beach, CA
. Gallery W13 + Co, Group Show, September 2008 Los Angeles, CA
. Brick and Mortar Gallery/Boutique, July 2008 Los Angeles, CA
. Klade Art Gallery, July 2008 - January 2009 Hermosa Beach, CA
. Gallery W13 + Co, Group Show, February 2008 Los Angeles, CA
. The Whole 9 Gallery, Group Show, January 2008 Los Angeles, CA