Negative from Other World

Artist Profile

Nazila Karimi is a graduate in Architecture and Art Research from Azad University, working in the field of digital arts. She also researches, translates, and writes books and articles, along with creating video art in this domain. Karimi has participated in several domestic and international group exhibitions.

She began her journey in photography in 2015 by studying photography courses. Her work includes social photographyalongside art photography.

Karimi's video art and photography explore the effect of digital technology on human life. Her work investigates its dimensions and effects, especially within the realm of art.

Her collection of artistic photographs integrates mental states and physical forms, reflecting the relationship between individuals and their inner and outer worlds. Form and state are distinctive features of her work, where the subject is central to her photographic approach.

Artist Statement

As a New Media artist, I explore the impact of digital technology, which is deeply embedded in contemporary human life. My focus lies in the visual arts, where I investigate the interaction between digital forms and human perception.

I am particularly drawn to Glitch Art, with its dynamic style and abstract atmosphere, which enables the expression of unexpected perspectives and emotions. By engaging with glitch techniques, I integrate social realities into my artistic process, transforming errors into aesthetic and conceptual elements.

Key characteristics of my work include:

• Digital errors
• Pixel collapse
• Line breaks
• Black and white contrasts
• Bright and dark tonal interplay

These elements contribute to my installation art, photography, video art, and glitch art, serving as a medium to express my thoughts and emotions.

Artwork Description

This collection consists of:

• 25 artworks (21×30 cm) printed on silver and black metallic paper, framed with silver metal.
• 6 larger works (50×70 cm).
• Three video art pieces, displayed on a special fabric screen arranged in three layers, each spaced 10 cm apart.

The artworks are installed as follows:

• The small works are mounted horizontally on one wall.
• Four large horizontal works and two large vertical works are displayed separately in different sections.

Educational Background

• Master's Degree: Art Research, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
• Bachelor’s Degree: Architectural Engineering, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch

Latest Exhibition

• Glitch Group Exhibition: Pixel Language, December 2020

Selected Group Exhibitions

• Glitch Group Exhibition: Pixel Language, December 2020
• Glitch Aesthetic Group Exhibition, November 2021
• Holly Art Concept Group Exhibition, London, October 2021
• Holly Art Method Group Exhibition, London, November 2021
• Its Liquid Group Exhibition, November 2021

Books & Publications

• Master's Thesis: Art Research, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
• Bachelor’s Thesis: Architectural Engineering, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch

List of Submitted Articles

1. "Glitch in Contemporary Video Art (Iranian Glitch Artists)", Nazila Karimi, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Oct 2021.
2. "Investigating the Use of Accidental Methodologies in Glitch Art", Nazila Karimi, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Nov 2021.
3. "A Review of the Basics, Features, and Methods of the Glitch Art Genre", Nazila Karimi, Journal of Signal Processing Systems, July 2020.

Negatives from Another World

Exhibition Proposal

A New Series by Nazila Karimi

This collection, Negatives from Another World, reflects my personal journey of introspection and self-exploration. A few years ago, in a state of unrest, I sought to capture my experiences in a realm beyond the tangible world.

This project documents my efforts to delve into the unknown depths of my nature, striving for self-awareness and peace. The images, walls, spaces, light, and darkness are all products of this personal journey.

Concept and Aesthetic Choices

The purpose of this exhibition is to share these emotions and provoke reflection in viewers: Have you ever experienced such a state?

I utilize black and white photography to emphasize:

• Contrast and mood
• Timelessness and abstraction
• Focus on tone and light

My process involves:

1. Capturing images
2. Digitally embedding and editing them
3. Using solarization techniques
4. Printing with digital processing

Through the interplay of body language, form, contrast, and inversion, I aim to highlight the essence of moments suspended in time.

Video Art

• Title: Glitch Video-Art
• Length: 1 minute 13 seconds (2021)
• Video Link: Watch Here

For more details, visit www.nazilakarimi.com
Contact: [email protected]
Mobile: +98 912 62129 54