March 10, 2026
ARTIST HIGHLIGHT
MOHAMMAD ABBASI
Mohammad Hossein Abbasi, a visual artist born in Tehran, Iran, holds an MFA from the University of Alberta and is based in Edmonton, on Treaty 6 territory. His work explores themes of transformation and landscape, with a particular focus on the interconnected concepts of Home and Self. As an immigrant, his practice investigates ‘The Third Space’ inhabited by diasporic communities, examining the nuanced boundaries of what is perceived as "safe."
His art practice is an endless journey, delving into the interplay between chosen subjects and the limitless possibilities offered by painting. He prioritizes breaking free from conventional techniques, allowing spontaneity and unforeseen events to shape the semiotic and aesthetic essence of his artwork.
Mohammad selects simple objects or images, such as home, boats, or cubic shapes, as starting points. These objects serve as foundational paths for unleashing a series of changes, deconstructions, and reconstructions within the image. He consistently blends the semiotic and aesthetic meanings of form in a serendipitous manner, aiming to achieve a delicate balance between subject and content. For him, the art creation process holds as much importance as the final product, as both offer new insights into the "image."
Mohammad's first solo show with HKG was in Fall of 2024 and was both a commercial and critical success. His work was next included in "what we take, what we leave" at the Art Gallery of Alberta (March - August 2025) and he followed up that with the solo show "The Home" at the Art Gallery of St. Albert from December 2025 to January 2026. Mohammad's next solo show with HKG will be this fall.
