mohammad ehsaei
Mohammad Ehsai (born 1939 in Qazvin, Iran) is a distinguished Iranian artist known for his mastery of calligraphy and calligraphic painting. He studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tehran University, where he later became a professor and played a key role in establishing the graphic design department.
Ehsai’s work is characterized by a fusion of Persian calligraphy, modernist abstraction, and graphic design. His compositions often feature intricate arrangements of letters and words, transforming traditional calligraphy into dynamic visual expressions. He is credited with pioneering the use of calligraphy as a personal artistic medium, notably in his 1968 work Khayyam’s Knots, which marked a significant shift in Iranian calligraphic painting.
Throughout his career, Ehsai has participated in numerous exhibitions in Iran and internationally, earning recognition for his contributions to contemporary art. His works have been displayed in prestigious venues and have been featured in major auctions such as Christie's, Bonhams, and Phillips. His artistic legacy continues to influence modern Iranian calligraphy, bridging tradition with contemporary aesthetics.
From the Devotion Series (2014), 245 x 168 cm, Oil on Gold Sheet and Canvas
Whispers of Love (2008), 296 x 202 cm, Oil on Gold Sheet and Canvas
Whispers of Love (2008), 300 x 184.5 cm, Oil on Canvas
Worshiping the Moon (2008), 195.5 x 260 cm, Oil on Aluminum Sheet and Canvas
Untitled (2013-2015), 204 x 285 cm, Oil on Canvas
A Requiem for Hamun Lake (2014), 121.5 x 182.5 cm, Mixed Media on Canvas
Love (2014), 124.5 x 124.5 cm, Oil on Canvas
From the Eternal Alphabet Series (1999), 68 x 68 cm, Acrylic and Automotive Paint on Cardboard
Surat Al-Hamd (2001), 40 x 54 cm, Ink on Gold Sheet
Green Earth (1999), 120 x 20 cm, Oil on Canvas
From the Eternal Alphabet Series (2006), 99 x 69.5 cm, Acrylic and Automotive Paint on Cardboard
Love (2011), 123 x 123 cm, Oil on Canvas
Muhammad (2008), 147 x 147 cm, Oil on Gold Sheet and Canvas
From the Eternal Alphabet Series (2008), 200 x 200 cm, Acrylic and Automotive Paint on Canvas
Untitled (1977), 70 x 70 cm, Oil on Canvas
From the Eternal Alphabet Series (1999), 69 x 69 cm, Acrylic on Cardboard
Love (2014), 103 x 103 cm, Oil on Canvas
Aan (2013), 102 x 102 cm, Oil on Aluminum Sheet and Canvas