Niaz Hajimaghsoudi - Artist
Passion Fruit Blooming
Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper
In this piece from the “The Blossoming of Life in Alanya” collection, the flowers, blossoms, and fruits of the passion fruit plant—painted in warm, vibrant tones—symbolize the fertile spirit of the Mediterranean.
A migratory bird, pausing for a golden taste, captures a moment of gentle harmony between nature and life.
There is a tender exchange between the bird and the fruit—between presence and offering.
In the bird’s eye, as the artist’s signature style, a blooming flower appears—an eye that sees life with both softness and depth.
But the true wonder lies hidden inside one of the fruits: a miniature yet detailed scene of Alanya’s harbor—featuring the Red Tower, the sea, a ship, a lighthouse, distant mountains and buildings, and even a mountain goat standing proudly above the dock.
All of this held within a single fruit—like a condensed memory of the beauty of this land.
“Passion Fruit Blooming” invites us to see the world—even within the smallest fruit.
Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor paper
This watercolor piece captures the blossoming journey of the physalis fruit—from bud to radiant maturity. Within one of the fruits lies the Red Castle of Alanya, the city’s historic heart beating inside nature’s gift.
A migratory fruit-eating bird perches on the branch, drawn to Alanya’s vibrant beauty, with a blooming flower reflected in its eye—a symbol of love and nature’s spirit.
A trailing vine and native Turkish butterflies add movement and life to the scene, echoing the colors and rhythms of Alanya’s hidden corners.
“BIRD GUARDIAN Goddess ” painted with watercolor on 600 gr watercolor Paper
“Bird Guardian Goddess” is the name I gave to this painting.
At the heart of the piece, a serene goddess sits upon the body of a majestic Kingfisher, surrounded by three loyal, messenger birds who speak to her in silent song.
The lotus symbols on her forehead, her body, and even her earrings, echo the sacred wisdom of ancient Mithraic traditions.
The blossoms that flow across her form are not static—they are alive, in motion—because she is the keeper of life itself.
Two tiny white birds nestled on her garment further symbolize her divine role.
The spiral motif that recurs throughout the painting marks spaces of energy flow, awakening, and portals into the spiritual realm.
Tiny fish, emblems of life, swim energetically along the Kingfisher’s back. At the painting’s center, a rotating cycle of fish spins inside a flower—symbolizing the endless wheel of life.
Miniature birds take flight among flower, dwelling in peaceful harmony with existence.
The inspiration for this piece came from a photo of two vividly colored Kingfishers in nature. At first, I envisioned only the seated goddess and a few birds around her. But as I painted, images emerged on their own.
From the feathers of the Kingfisher, shapes of swimming fish began to appear—asking to be seen, to be included. I deepened their presence in bright yellow.
Even the miniature figures in the flowers seemed to paint themselves—as if the spirit of the painting was guiding my hand. I was merely the vessel.
“BIRD OF CREATION” painted with watercolor on 600 gr watercolor paper
The Bird of Creation is a metaphor for existence itself, carrying on its back the three goddesses of creation—three, a sacred number in many creation myths. These divine figures nurture the flowers of life in their hair, offering shelter to tiny birds among the blossoms. They breathe the spirit of love for existence into the majestic kingfisher, setting the little birds into flight among its radiant feathers. More birds are born between its wings, emerging into life to experience the essence of love and being.
The vibrant fish nestled inside the round red fruits represent life—life deeply connected to the origin of existence. Although the kingfisher is traditionally a fish-eating bird, in this painting, it has evolved into a higher, symbolic form. It chooses to feed on fruit instead—a reflection of its love for life. The red fruits, in turn, give their essence back to the bird, creating a cycle of nourishment, love, and continued existence.
Interestingly, none of these symbolic details were consciously planned at the beginning. They came into being naturally—when they were ready to emerge. Only after they were expressed through brush and color in my hands did I begin to understand their meaning.
Original painting with watercolor & ink on 600 gr watercolor paper
The inspiration for this painting came to me after seeing an image of a galaxy—a radiant point shining amidst a mass of cosmic clouds. It felt as though the stream of life was emerging from that luminous core. From this vision, the image of a divine feminine figure arose, chosen as the vessel through which life energy flows—because woman symbolizes the giver of meaning to life and the essence of creation.
With her left hand—the symbolic channel of the spiritual realm—she receives the energy of existence. With her right hand—representing the material world and manifestation—she pours this energy into the world, offering life and love. Birds, messengers of the heavens, fly toward her to absorb and carry this love into the world.
Among the flowers blooming from her hands, miniature white birds dance, intoxicated with life. So deeply immersed are they in this ecstasy that only delicate white traces remain of their forms.
Behind the Goddess’s body, a radiant sphere of colorful clouds and galactic mist diffuses the energy of creation outward into the universe.
The initial vision for this piece came to me in 2022, but due to various circumstances, I was only able to bring it to life in 2024.
Original painting with watercolor & ink on 600gr watercolor paper
The details in this painting represent the messengers of growth and life. The vibrant, colorful fish swimming energetically in the sea beneath the deer symbolize life and the turbulence of inner emotions within the calm and vitality of the ocean—a sea that serves as a symbol of spirituality. The deer, as a representative of nature, brings a message of peace and tranquility by nurturing white flowers. Birds, emerging from the lower part of the circle and soaring through the turbulent waves of life, fly towards the light and the origin of existence. In the top left corner of the painting, above the circle of life, rabbits run downward to keep the cycle of life moving, while life-giving flowers grow on their bodies, nourishing the love for life. Everything happens in a circular motion, a symbol of the life cycle. Even the multiple golden circles surrounding the central painting act as a prominent frame, reminding us of the cycle of nature.
Original painting with watercolor & ink on 600gr watercolor paper
The Halloween Bird portrays a mysterious creature silhouetted against a full moon, in a crimson sky heavy with secrets. The blend of dark and warm tones creates an eerie, enchanted atmosphere—perfectly echoing the spirit of Halloween, while hinting at the hidden half of the life cycle, the part that dwells in shadow.
Intricate ink details on the bird’s wings and body give it a mythic presence, as if it stepped out of legend. At the heart of the painting, a flower entwining a sword, and a tiny cat perched atop it, symbolize the fragile boundary between life, death, and magic.
Yet, within the bird’s eye and the blooming flowers at the center lies a quiet light—offering love, hope, and a whisper of life in the darkness. They speak of birth and death not as opposites, but as inseparable companions.
This piece blends reality with dream; a world where nature and legend dissolve into one another, and the night tells forgotten stories.
YALDA
Original painting with watercolor & ink on 300 gr watercolor paper
Within the heart of a crimson pomegranate,
a timeless poem of Shab-e Yalda unfolds.
Three women, drawn in shimmering lines of gold and white,
dance around a glowing flame—
their movements woven with music, their souls alight with celebration.
Before them lies an open book,
from which verses flow like a river of joy,
filling the air with rhythm and reverence.
Simorgh, the mythical bird,
rises gracefully from the depths of the pomegranate,
a flower in its beak, flying toward the fire and the dancers—
as if bearing a message of love and ancient wisdom.
Around this vibrant fruit,
grape leaves in shades of autumn sway in miniature detail,
and a single cluster of ruby-red grapes hangs among them—
a tribute to the warmth and wonder of the longest night of the year,
where poetry, tradition, womanhood, and flame become one.
Original painting with watercolor & ink on 600gr watercolor paper
“Woman, Life, Freedom” is a painting filled with meaning. Here, the woman is not merely a human figure but a symbol of the spiritual world, the essence of creation, and the source of life. At the center of a golden circle—reminiscent of the cycle of existence and a sacred halo—she stands embraced by divine energy.
Her body bends toward the earth while her flowing dress dances in the wind, depicting her as both humble and powerful. Tiny birds fly among the delicate flowers on her body —details painted with great precision—bringing a sense of life within the creation. Her body becomes a blooming garden of freedom.
She is surrounded by a sky of swirling clouds in purples and blues, light and dark, reflecting the eternal struggle between shadow and light, sorrow and hope. Larger birds circle around her, messengers of liberation, dancing with her in the rhythm of freedom.
This piece is a voice for women who rise with love, with life, and with freedom. The woman in this painting is the soul of existence—creative, inspiring, and eternal. She represents not just herself, but all women who stand up for their right to be, to live, and to be free.
“Woman, Life, Freedom” carries a message that is universal, human, and without borders.
Humming colorful bird
Watercolor painting on 300gr watercolor paper
The colorful hummingbird soars skyward, its wings fully outstretched. In its graceful flight, it carries a delicate cascade of vibrant flowers—cradling love and nature as it rises toward transcendence.
This upward movement symbolizes a journey of growth, awakening, and the pursuit of higher wisdom. With a heart full of love and a spirit eager to explore, it ascends gently and silently toward the light of understanding.
The bird’s body is composed of intricate, shimmering layers of color. Each feather is painted with meticulous care, brought to life through radiant, harmonious hues. The underlying layers have been thoughtfully chosen and applied to create shifting reflections across the delicate texture of the feathers.
In the floral arc beneath, a soft and ethereal touch emerges. The blossoms are rendered with exquisite lightness and transparency, striking a perfect balance between grandeur and simplicity—between the real and the imagined.
Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper
In this piece titled “Towards Freedom”, a bird is depicted flying toward a golden circle — a symbol of light, awareness, and wholeness. With its wings spread wide, the bird becomes a messenger of hope and motion, as if soaring in a moment of courage and liberation, leaving darkness behind and reaching toward illumination.
Above the circle, delicately inscribed in Persian, are the words “Woman, Life, Freedom” — a slogan that resonated globally during the women’s uprising in Iran in 2022. This painting was created during those very days, when hearts beat to the rhythm of freedom and art became the silent voice of resistance.
The vibrant leaves and flowers intertwining in the corner represent life, growth, and diversity — as if nature itself joins the bird in a dance, clearing the way toward light.
Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor paper
In this dreamlike painting, a kingfisher with vibrant, shimmering feathers rests gently on a bed of delicate flowers. Its sharp and radiant gaze connects with the viewer, dissolving the boundary between reality and imagination.
But the true magic lies hidden within the large flower at the bottom of the painting — where tiny birds drift in a dreamy flight, and miniature white blossoms bloom like echoes of the main bird’s dream among the petals.
These details are not part of the outer world, but reflections of the bird’s inner universe — a dream within a dream.
The Dream of the Colorful Bird captures, through the enchantment of watercolor and a poetic lens, the tender convergence of nature, imagination, and the dream that lives deep within every living being.