The Poetry and Art of Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh
Alexandria | Norfolk, Virginia


"The Leaf Motif" Series
Indian Ink on Paper
This series is a quiet meditation on the transition between seasons—capturing the subtle poetry of movement found in swaying branches, falling leaves, and the skeletal twigs left behind. Created with Indian ink, the drawing reflects the raw, fluid energy of nature as it shifts from life to decay and back again. Each line echoes the gentle tremble of wind through trees, the fragile arc of a dying leaf, and the graceful rhythm of change. It is a study in impermanence and renewal—a visual whisper that even in letting go, there is profound beauty.
Painting #280:
has been accepted
to the "Mini" show
The Art League
April 2025
Painting #174
has been accepted
to the general show
January 2025 show.
The series is included in the
January 2025 group show
The Van Landingham Gallery
Painting #273
is participating in the
Alexandria Art Alliance
program at The Hilton.
January 2025
The series received
Honorable Mention Award
from The Van Landingham Gallery
December 2024 show
Upcoming solo exhibition:
The Norfolk Botanical Garden
June 2025 - December 2025
























