Before the End 1990

Morteza Katouzian made this painting, "Before the End," with oil on canvas, and it’s a pretty dreamy scene. It's like a hazy memory, all soft purples and gentle strokes. I wonder what Katouzian was thinking when he made this. Was he trying to capture a feeling, like that moment of childhood wonder, or maybe something more melancholic? The way the kid is gazing up at the sky, it’s like he's looking for answers, right? The paint isn't too thick, but it's there, giving the whole scene a sense of depth, a kind of hazy atmosphere. It reminds me of other painters who use color to create mood, like Rothko, but with a figurative twist. It's like Katouzian is in conversation with them, but saying something all his own. You know, painting is just one big conversation across time and space.