Symbols We live in a world of symbols. In Shia Islam, the mourning rituals for the event of Ashura have become a platform for the emergence and expression of a symbolic language, manifesting in various forms of rituals, melodies, designs, and objects. This language and symbolic world have become part of our collective memory and experience. For as long as I can remember, I have been captivated and mesmerized by the beauty and enchantment of the objects and items used in the ceremonial rituals of Ashura. I would spend hours immersed in the meanings of their symbols and forms. This passion inspired me to explore them in depth, leading to the creation of this collection. By juxtaposing and representing symbolic objects such as banners, inscriptions, Alam (standards), Panje (hand-shaped symbols), and steel birds, I sought to create these works.
Lantern
Mixed Media on Cardboard / 30 × 28 cm ( 11 6/8 × 11 inches ) / 2023
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Captive Bird
Mixed Media on Cardboard / 28 × 26.5 cm ( 11 × 10 3/8 inches ) / 2023
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Alumu 135 (Mother)
Colored Pencil on Cardboard / 39 × 28 cm ( 15 3/8 × 11 inches ) / 2023
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The Narrator
Pencil on Cardboard / 40 × 27 cm ( 15 6/8 × 10 5/8 inches ) / 2021
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A Diary
Pencil on Cardboard / 20 × 20 cm ( 7 7/8 × 7 7/8 inches ) / 2021
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Sister
Pencil on Cardboard / 40 × 29 cm ( 15 6/8 × 11 3/8 inches ) / 2021
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Alight
Pencil on Cardboard / 28 × 19 cm ( 11 × 7 4/8 inches ) / 2020
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Peacock 59
Pencil on Cardboard / 27.5 × 33 cm ( 10 7/8 × 13 inches ) / 2022
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Upright
Mixed Media on Cardboard / 38 × 28 cm ( 15 × 11 inches ) / 2023
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Remember
Mixed Media on Cardboard / 27 × 20 cm ( 10 5/8 × 7 7/8 inches ) / 2023
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SYMBOLS, Installation view, 2023
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SYMBOLS, Installation view, 2023
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SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023
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SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023
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SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023
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