By Fatemeh Abdollahzadeh

Every artist, when pen or tool is in hand, transforms the chaos of the world into the discipline of form, imparting meaning to their existence by channeling their thoughts through the lens of emotion. Dr. Hadi Jamali’s artistic journey reflects the odyssey of his life. His creations provoke a singular question: what thoughts or memories crossed his mind as he cut and etched into aluminum sheets, seeking the emergence of velvet’s deep crimson? What voices of old chests unlocking, what words of unspoken truths echoed within him?

Layer by layer, strand by strand, Jamali’s works unveil the essence of his being—a distillation of his spirit etched upon the canvas of existence, narrating the purest visual interpretation of life’s meaning.

In Jamali’s realm of art, a form of alchemy unfolds, blending memories and dreams. Echoes of childhood tactile sensations reverberate through the intricate layers of his creations. Born in Shiraz—the city of poets and orange blossoms—Jamali’s life and art are deeply infused with the essence of heritage. His works become sensory experiences that touch the deepest layers of the viewer’s subconscious.

Jamali’s journey through architecture and industrial design has shaped his unique approach to abstract expressionism. His works present a thoughtful choreography of emotion, where the precision of architectural lines intersects with the spontaneity of a liberated soul. Horizontal and vertical structures in his hands transform into vibrant tapestries of existence. The vibrating, fractured edges of his compositions mirror life’s unpredictability. As Charles Baudelaire asserted, structure never stifles an artist’s individuality; on the contrary, it nurtures its emergence. Yet, even the most delicate execution in Jamali’s art is driven by an instinctive emotion or a fleeting perception, honed to perfection through relentless practice.

Each artwork is a dialogue between Jamali and his creations—a narrative embedded beneath every layer and scratch. His innovative use of diverse materials—aluminum foil, copper sheets, and velvet—is more than a mere artistic choice; it is a tribute to his past. The red velvet of his mother’s bridal chest, the tin carvings of birds and flowers, the coolness of the courtyard’s bricks—all these memories merge into his art, forging a profound connection between the personal and the universal.

Jamali’s evolution as an artist is a testament to his unyielding pursuit of new experiences and his desire to capture the essence of life. His works are visual interpretations of the world—a luminous bridge where the past intertwines with the future. They are not mere visual creations but chronicles of life, capturing fleeting moments and immortalizing them through the power of his hands.

Jamali’s collection bears witness to the enduring spirit of an artist who breathes life into every stroke and layer, transforming chaos into a harmonious symphony of thought, emotion, and visual elements.