early life and career hossein valamanesh, an iranian-australian contemporary artist, was born in teheran, iran in 1949. his life's work would be marked by a deep exploration of ontological concepts and the relationship between humans and nature. artistic themes and collaborations valamanesh worked in mixed media, printmaking, installations, and sculpture, often collaborating with his wife angela valamanesh. this partnership not only strengthened their bond but also enriched their artistic output. their thematic focus on ontological concepts and the interconnectedness of nature is a testament…