Omens, 2019, mixed media on canvas paper (poem by Zachary Abramson), 5” x 4.5”, 1/1

Yahyai explores themes of anxiety with familiar domestic scenes. The multi-color and uncanny atmospheres of faceless figures visualize the unconscious mind as it battles the pressures of modern life. Coupled with a written poem to complement each portrait by Zachary Abramson.

Kurosh Yahyai is a San Diego-based artist exploring the mental landscape of the subconscious. Yahyai focuses on painting, but also makes site-specific installations and work in 3D. He holds a BA in art from Sacramento State and an MFA in painting from San Diego State University.