Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | February 2024 |

Q.The series “Fly Like Dandelions” was inspired by the New
York Times article on the Great Climate Migration. Could you
delve deeper into how the narrative of Jorge A., the Guatemalan
farmer, and landscapes affected by climate change influenced
your artistic exploration in this body of work?
The story was an anchor for my artistic exploration. I wanted to
highlight both the light and the dark. But, more importantly, the
journey of resilience and strength. The landscapes in the pieces
are a powerful metaphor for the wider shifts happening in our
world. In “Fly Like Dandelions,” I wanted to capture these devastation
and hope, aiming to make people feel, understand, and
appreciate the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Q.Your work merges traditional calligraphy techniques with
abstraction, using Persian characters to depict trees and tree
trunks. How does this fusion allow you to delve into the complexities
of perception, reality, and meaning, especially in the
context of climate change’s impact on landscapes?
The use of Persian characters adds cultural depth, symbolizing
the connection between language and nature. By portraying
trees through this lens, I am trying to highlight the vulnerability of
ecosystems affected by climate change. The interplay between
traditional script and abstract representation allows for reflection
on the evolving relationship between humans and the environment,
this helps the viewers contemplate the changing meanings
embedded in the landscapes around us.
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