Portfolio - Arghavan Khatami

Artist Statement

“My artistic vision is a bridge between the absolute precision of hyperrealism and the emotional depth of impressionism. While my portraits aim to capture the hidden essence and the silent story behind every human face, I dedicate myself to the fleeting play of light and atmosphere in my landscapes. It is this constant dialogue between technical mastery and intuitive freedom that guides my work and brings the soul of the moment onto the canvas.”

Selected Works | Creative Process | Publications

Featured Masterpiece

Old Man Oil Painting, ARC Salon Semi-Finalist work by Arghavan Khatami

The Old Man

Hyperrealism | Oil on Canvas | 100×70 cm

Awards & Honors:

Semi-Finalist in the 17th International ARC Salon (Art Renewal Center)

Part of the “Lunar Codex” (NASA Moon Mission)

Award Details

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Selected Works

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Portraits
Landscapes

Hyperrealistic oil portrait of actor Anthony Hopkins, showcasing intricate skin texture and emotional depth.

Anthony Hopkins - Hyperrealistic Portrait

Anthony Hopkins | Hyperrealism | Oil on Canvas

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Old Man Ölgemälde, ARC Salon Semi-Finalist Werk von Arghavan Khatami.

"Old Man" - ARC Salon Semi-Finalist

“Old Man” | ARC Salon Semi-Finalist | Oil on Canvas

Hyperrealistic oil portrait of an elderly man with a beard, showcasing incredible detail and texture by Arghavan Khatami.

Character Study - Hyperrealism

Character Study of an Elderly Man | Oil on Canvas

Portrait of a Young Woman

Portrait of a Young Woman | Oil on Canvas | Hyperrealism

An impressive hyperrealistic oil painting of Saint Peter, featuring classic symbols such as the key and the book, by Arghavan Khatami.

Saint Peter - Oil Portrait

Saint Peter | Hyperrealism | Oil on Canvas

Portrait of a Woman with Brown Hair

Portrait of a Woman | Hyperrealism | Oil on Canvas

A realistic oil painting of a woman by the water, showcasing a masterful play of light on the fabric and rocks, by Arghavan Khatami.

Serenity by the Water - Light Play in Oil

Woman by the Water | Realism | Oil on Canvas

Where the sky kisses the river

Where the sky kisses the river | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Oil painting of a wild creek in an autumn forest, modern realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

The Whispering of the Wild Waters

Wild creek in autumn | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Atmospheric forest landscape with a still lake, reflection of the trees, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

Mirror of Silence

Forest Lake in Autumn | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Oil painting of a sun-drenched river course in the forest, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

Dance of the Sunbeams on the Water

Play of Light by the River | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Oil painting of a river landscape in morning mist, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

The Awakening of the River

River at Dawn | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Oil painting of a sun-drenched forest river with a focus on light and shadow, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

Refraction of Light in the Thicket

Forest River | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Vertical oil painting of a forest river with striking light reflections on the water, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

Hidden Glow

Light in the Undergrowth | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

Oil painting of an autumnal stream landscape with colorful foliage and light reflections, realism-impressionism by Arghavan Khatami.

Silence at the Edge of Time

Autumnal Stream | Realism-Impressionism | Oil on Canvas

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Expert Opinion

"Khatami has developed a style reminiscent of 19th-century French realists like Breton and Courbet, with particular attention to detail and the effective use of light-dark contrasts. Her portraits reveal the character of the subjects with depth and expression. All her works demonstrate consummate technical skill and artistic sensibility."

— Prof. Eugene Solot (School of Fine Art and Technology, Western Illinois University)

International Projects

Book illustrations in Europe

Large-scale painting and illustration projects for historical books and novels on an international level.

Murals & Large-Scale Projects

Conception and implementation of sophisticated murals for churches, museums, and hotels in Europe.

Exclusive Commissioned Art

Creation of bespoke original artworks for private collectors and renowned galleries worldwide.

Detailreiches hyperrealistisches Porträt eines alten Mannes mit Bart، Ölmalerei von Arghavan Khatami.

Selected International Exhibitions

2023 Talente globaler Art – Essen, Germany

2020 Oasis – Galerie SONIA MONTI, Paris, France

2018 The Other Sight – Galerie LA VISIONE, Istanbul, Turkey

2018 Group Exhibition – Galerie NEGAHE NO, Isfahan, Iran

2018 Hamneshini Naqshha, Museum of Contemporary Art of Palestine, Iran

2017 5th International Exhibition of Figurative Art Hoonnam – Galerie VERNISSAGE, Tbilisi, Georgia

Publications

Selected Paintings of Arghavan Khatami

Year of Publication: 2014

Publisher: Parniyan-e Khiyal Verlag, Tehran, Iran

This exquisite hardcover book, printed on high-quality, full-gloss art paper, contains an exclusive selection of Arghavan Khatami’s works up to 2014. The book includes an impressive collection of portraits and landscape paintings, masterfully executed in the style of Realism and Real-Impressionism.

Back cover of the art book "Selected Paintings of Arghavan Khatami" showing three hyper-realistic and impressionistic oil paintings on a glossy black background.

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