About

From her abstract realist. oil paintings to her extensive research into cognitive psychology, the nature of reality and mathematics, Neel Jassani challenges traditional conceptions of what constitutes storytelling within art.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Jassani grew up in her parents’ animation studio. Since the beginning, art has been at the epicénter of things. Upon many moves, she finally settled in Dubai ‘where she later completed her first solo show “"The Space in Between” which took place in The Queen Elizabeth If ship, a retired British Ocean liner. The collection is an autobiographical series of oil paintings that intimately chronicle the artist's profound journey through the northern region of Iraq. For an uninterrupted span of six months, she immersed herself in solitude, an” experience that has indelibly shaped her perspective on the world today.

Indulging in relentless painting sessions, she became wholly captivated, ultimately gifting her with an unparalleled skill to perceive reality from an entirely novel vantage point. This extraordinary transformation in her perspective opened new vistas, illuminating the world in ways she had never imagined before.

Throughout her artistic evolution, Jassani grappled with an intense fascination with the golden ratio, a passion that, nearly overwhelmed her. This pivotal turning point led her to channel her ardor for geometry into a potent tool for shaping her compositions. By employing mathematical equations found in nature, Jassani adeptly weaves elements of rhythm, harmony, and symmetry into her creations, resulting i 1S harmonious visual experiences. The artist's work delves into the intricate nuances of the ethical spectrum, exploring themes of piety and its contrasts.

Neel found herself deeply enthralled by David Hoffman's interface theory, which posits that ercgptual properties and categories bear no closer resemblance to the objective world than Windows icons do to the inner workings of a computer's diodes and resistors. Some might raise objections, claiming that such a notion renders the world unknowable and poses a challenge to science. However, Neel delves into this concept in her work, probing into the idea that perception governs every aspect of our existence and delving into the immense power of storytelling. Her true passion lies in crafting narratives that encapsulate profound truths about the human experience.