A London-based contemporary artist originally from Baku, Azerbaijan. Working primarily in oil on canvas, her practice explores the emotional atmosphere of places, memories, and inner states through color, light, and composition. Her works often blur the line between reality and perception, transforming landscapes, interiors, and cities into immersive psychological spaces.
Akhundova holds a BA in Fine Art (Painting) from University of the Arts London and an MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. She has exhibited internationally, including in London, Baku, Rome, Berlin, Paris, and Bahrain, and is a member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan.
Her work reflects a continuous exploration of perception, emotion, and the subtle energy of environments, inviting viewers into a state of reflection and calm.
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In this piece, I wanted to strip away the noise of the city to find its skeletal rhythm. I view architecture not just as stone and glass, but as a series of interlocking planes that shift under the influence of light. I’m particularly obsessed with the way a shadow can transform a mundane street into a complex puzzle—here, the shadows of the trees aren't just absences of light; they are deep, teal shapes that hold the composition together.
I chose a palette of high-contrast primaries and deep blues to elevate the everyday. I wanted the orange of the rooftops to vibrate against the cool violets of the building faces. For me, the city is a living geometry. By simplifying the trees and flattening the perspectives, I’m trying to capture the quiet, almost surreal stillness that occurs when the sun hits a specific angle. I don't want you to just see a neighborhood; I want you to feel the temperature of the light and the sharp, clean edges of a world built from color and shadow