This piece marks the beginning of “The Artist’s Journey” collection, capturing the poignant moment of arrival in a new land. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a misty Toronto day, the painting serves as a visual threshold between a past left behind and a future yet to be realized.
The composition centers on two figures sheltered beneath a vibrant crimson umbrella—a “portable sanctuary” that stands in warm contrast to the cool, rhythmic rain of Ontario. In the distance, the iconic silhouette of the CN Tower emerges through the fog, acting as a silent beacon of ambition and a landmark of a new beginning. Rather than a storm, the rain here symbolizes a “washing away of the old,” making room for the fresh perspectives and stories to come.
Medium & Style Executed in Oil on Canvas, this work showcases Mahshid’s transition into oil painting while maintaining her signature Conceptual Realist style—blending meticulous detail with an evocative, atmospheric narrative.
