SYMBOLS

21 July 2023 - 8 August 2023

Statement

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.

Selected Works

Lantern/ Mixed Media on Cardboard/ H 30 × W 28 cm/ H 11.8 × W 11.02 in/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Captive Bird/ Mixed Media on Cardboard/ H 28. × W 26.5 cm/ H 11.02 × W 10.4 in/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Alumu 135 (Mother)/ Colored Pencil on Cardboard/ H 39 × W 28 cm/ H 15.3 × W 11.02 in/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

The Narrator/ Pencil on Cardboard/ H 40 × W 27 cm/ H 15.7 × W 10.6 in/ 2021

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

A Diary/ Pencil on Cardboard/ H 20 × W 20 cm/ H 7.8 × W 7.8 in/ 2021

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Sister/ Pencil on Cardboard/ H 40 × W 29 cm/ H 15.7 × W 11.4 in/ 2021

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Alight/ Pencil on Cardboard/ H 28 × W 19 cm/ H 11.02 × W 7.4 in/ 2020

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Peacock 59/ Pencil on Cardboard/ H 27.5 × W 33 cm/ H 10.8 × W 12.9 in/ 2022

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Upright/ Mixed Media on cardboard/ H 38 × W 28cm/ H 14.9 × W 11.02 in/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Remember/ Mixed Media on Cardboard/ H 27× W 20 CM/ H 10.6 × W 7.8/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

Installation Views

SYMBOLS, Installation view, 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

SYMBOLS, Installation view, 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

SYMBOLS/ Installation view/ 2023

FATEMEH SHAKOORI

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