Artist Highlight : Poyo Gashti

Poyo Gashti, Photographer

A Glimpse into the Artist's World

To capture the essence of each artist's unique journey, we delve deeper into their creative process and invite them to share their insights. Through a thoughtfully crafted questionnaire, we unravel the mysteries behind their artistic brilliance.

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1. Please tell us a bit about yourself.
   I’m a visual artist hailing from Iran. From a young age, I’ve been possessed by stories and images. So I’ve been walking my walk accordingly.

2. What mediums do you use to express yourself?
   I use photography and videography to express myself. I’m awestruck by the life that we live. Moments, feelings, and pain converge in one place to tell a story. Beyond its time and space, traveling from soul to soul and finding different narratives to call home.

3. Are you a Solo or Collaborative artist?
   I’m a solo artist but very open to collaboration.

4. How do you/your perception of art differ from others?
   I don’t think my art and perception differ that much from others. You have maybe heard the saying you either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain, I’m doing neither.

5. Is there a fav artist or an artwork that inspired you/your style?
   The art that influenced me most was cinema. I love Japanese cinema. Its expansive and layered narratives really drove me to explore further in life.

6. What was the last Exhibition you visited?
   A group exhibition of young and upcoming artists here in Rasht, Iran.

7. What does Innovation mean to you?
   To me, innovation is breaking barriers and doing things that you yourself consider impossible. Breaking patterns, even small can lead to big results.

8. Are you familiar with Web3 /NFTs/Crypto?
   My NFT journey started on a cold winter night in January 2022, my friends were over at my place and one of them started talking about the NFT market and how artists are thriving. I didn’t ask any further questions and jumped right in. The day after I was in Twitter spaces and already received lots of love. My first collector paid for my gas fees and bought one of my works that very same day! I had never felt more empowered, my journey was just beginning. Shortly thereafter I was faced with the challenge of losing my home and decided to start traveling. The friends that I had made all came together, and donated their art, time, and money so I could take another step in the right direction. Together we made the Nomadic Odyssey Collection and I was able to get my camping gear together. I spent nearly two months in the mountains of Taalesh (northern Iran) and faced many new adventures that their tales will spin for years to come.

9. Is AI your Enemy or Friend?
   Yes, I am, and no, I have no enemies. I believe AI is and will be a great assistance to artists, offloading tasks and helping them focus on important things.

10. Please tell us a bit about a recent piece of the art world that has particularly interested you.
    Something that I’ve come across recently is a book by Gunter Grass, "The Tin Drum". It's a wonderfully fluid novel that takes you on unimaginable journeys, floating from image to image and glossing over feelings and memories that you thought were extinct. Truly masterful.

    

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11. What was the last Exhibition you visited?
    ”Hyperrealism: from image to reality” was held in Tehran’s Museum of modern art.

12. Any other projects?
    My recent project is achieving personal freedom and helping others on the path too. I love bringing the spotlight to others and listening to their stories so I could bring their image and sound to others.

” Don’t give up! Keep working on your dreams and for the things that you want. Artists and creatives that care for the life that we live. Don’t you dare give up. ”

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Poyo Gashti's work emanates a captivating aura of serenity and calmness. Through his B&W photography, the viewer is transported into a realm of introspection and intention. The essence of real life is masterfully captured, presenting it in a manner that feels both familiar and yet somehow surreal.
By eliminating color from their compositions, the artist allows the finesse and nuances of each scene to shine brightly. With a keen eye for detail, they unveil the beauty that often remains unnoticed amidst the busy chaos of everyday life. Each photograph possesses a storytelling quality, inviting us to delve into the depths of cultures, emotions and narratives they hold.

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