Puzzled

Haleh Mashian

Mixed Media on canvas

56 x 44″

Haleh Mashian

Mixed Media on canvas

56 x 44″

“Puzzled” by Haleh Mashian is a vivid exploration of identity, perception, and fragmentation. The woman’s face, fractured into geometric sections, appears to shift between moments of self-awareness and uncertainty.

Mashian’s use of color energizes the composition, layering bold yellows, deep reds, and stark blacks against softer pastels. Expressive brushstrokes and dynamic lines create movement, making the figure feel as if she is constantly forming and reforming. The textured layers add depth, reinforcing the idea that identity is fluid, never fully settled.

What makes “Puzzled” stand out is its balance between abstraction and familiarity. While the face remains present, it is broken apart in a way that encourages the viewer to actively engage, piecing together meaning from the fragmented elements. Perfect for collectors drawn to contemporary art that explores emotion, complexity, and self-discovery, “Puzzled” offers a dynamic and thought-provoking experience.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

As a painter and creative expressionist, Mashian’s abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and studying positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using various techniques from collage to impasto, a repeated layering and application of paint, Mashian’s dynamic pieces range from smaller artworks that can be arranged together to large-scale paintings. Her large-paneled paintings have been exhibited nationally in Los Angeles, Miami, and are included in private collections in the United States and abroad.