Garden of Flight

Haleh Mashian | Garden of Flight | Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting

Garden of Flight by Los Angeles–based contemporary artist Haleh Mashian presents a richly textured, immersive composition where hand-fabricated butterflies emerge across a luminous field of layered color. Working in mixed media on canvas, Mashian builds the surface through intricate applications of pigment, sculptural relief, and light-reflective elements, creating a multidimensional experience that shifts with perspective.

Soft tones of white, blush, rose, and gold move across the canvas in expansive, atmospheric fields, giving the work a sense of quiet motion and spatial depth. The butterflies appear suspended within this environment, bringing a tactile presence that bridges painting and sculpture. This interplay between dimensional form and painterly surface defines Mashian’s signature approach, where materiality and emotion exist in balance.

Rooted in contemporary abstract expressionism, Garden of Flight explores themes of transformation, lightness, and interconnectedness. The composition invites the viewer into a layered visual landscape that unfolds over time, offering both a striking focal point and a refined sense of movement within an interior space.

This large-scale artwork is ideal for collectors and interior designers seeking a statement piece that introduces texture, luminosity, and a sense of elevated calm into modern and contemporary environments.

Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Dimensions: 48 × 48 in.