Untitled 

Behjat Sadr created this untitled painting with dynamic strokes of blue paint. The color blue itself, deeply rooted in cultural memory, is associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian iconography, symbolizing purity and divinity, though here it transcends religious boundaries. These assertive brushstrokes echo a lineage of artistic expression, reminiscent of Hokusai’s "Great Wave" or Van Gogh's turbulent skies. The strokes, like fragments of a shattered mirror, evoke a sense of emotional intensity. This primal expression can be interpreted through a psychoanalytic lens as a manifestation of the collective unconscious, tapping into shared human experiences of turmoil and transcendence. The layering and density of strokes perhaps reveal a cathartic act, engaging viewers on a visceral level. This abstract representation of motion, emotion, and primal energy resurfaces through time. Whether expressed through grand religious themes or the turmoil of an artist's emotion, the act of catharsis expressed via violent gesture continues to transcend historical contexts.