Lamentation of Water (In Memory of Parviz) 1987

"Lamentation of Water (In Memory of Parviz)" is a 1987 painting by Iran Darroudi. The abstract expressionist work depicts a seascape with cloudy sky, with white blossoms floating on the water and others in the sky, creating a feeling of sorrow and loss. The piece is named in memory of the artist's friend, Parviz, and evokes the feeling of grief through the soft, pastel color palette and the gentle, flowing forms of the water and blossoms. The painting exemplifies Darroudi's signature style, combining traditional Persian art techniques with contemporary Western abstract aesthetics.