Haleh Mashian
Mixed media collage on wood panel
60 x 60″ (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Haleh Mashian’s “Femme 3” is an arresting mixed-media painting that reinterprets femininity through abstraction, layering texture, movement, and color to explore the fluid nature of identity. The cool gray-blue palette exudes introspection, while bold bursts of red punctuate the composition, creating a dynamic contrast that adds both tension and depth. The result is an expressive, layered work that feels as if it is constantly shifting—challenging the idea of the self as something fixed and instead presenting it as an ever-evolving form.
The central figure is both emerging from and dissolving into the gestural brushstrokes, reinforcing the painting’s themes of impermanence and transformation.
For collectors and interior designers, “Femme 3” is a compelling statement piece that balances expressive abstraction with deeply personal themes. Its layered textures, emotive contrasts, and dynamic movement make it a memorable focal point for contemporary spaces.