Geometric patterns and arabesques are representing that sense of the infinity of higher power. Geometric patterns have used in many Middle eastern arts, like architecture, carpet weaving, ceramics, doors, and book covers for the Quran and Shahnameh. The four basic shapes, or “repeat units,” from which the more intricate patterns created are: circles and interlaced circles; squares or four-sided polygons; the ubiquitous star pattern, eventually derived from squares and triangl

I born and grow up in Iran, and I studied my BA in fine art in Tabriz which is one of the oldest cities in Iran with so many old mosques and buildings. By learning Iranian art history and studying Iranian painting, I became so interested in Mathematics and geometric art. I spend a lot of time going to old buildings and mosques to researching and trying to understanding the patterns, shapes, and colors that they used. Hexagonal Pattern is One of the pattern forms that I like a

A CONVERSATION ON RACE & IDENTITY” AT LH HORTON JR GALLERY February 22 – March 16, 2018 Artists’ works explore topics from their personal cultural heritage, and how socially constructed “realities” have shaped and often misinformed our perspective of various ethnic groups. Works also speak to significant cultural traditions, such as the textile Japanese fishing jacket by John D. Konno. In addition, works are also derived from culturally based literature, such as the beautiful

Ascension Series is a sculptural installation of war crafts - airplanes and drones - that I have witnessed. I examine flight as a physical and spiritual experience, reflecting on childhood memories shaped by conflict. I was born in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq war. I remember the sirens and running to the shelter with my parents, and five minutes after that sound of Iraqi jets and exploding bombs. After the war, I was exposed to visual propaganda - large public murals - that h

Few days ago Huffington Post Arts and Culture section published an article by Priscilla Frank about the situation of graffiti as an art in Iran. The article called 12 Street Artists Transforming The Walls Of Iran. It clearly started with an immediate qoute from me (CK1 Keyvan Shovir) saying "Graffiti is an absolute crime". Being far from my homeland, Iran, for more than 5 years by now has probably had its own effects on my works and thoughts. However, this article is showing

The phenomenon of "Graffiti as an Art" did not exist in Iran till the recent millennium. However, there were few artists who brought it to the Iranian streets. Obviously it was not exactly the well-received thing by the authorities. This specific work called “The Law is Banned” or (قانون قدغن) is the first ever graffiti in Tehran that delivered in Farsi language. The date of this work goes back to 2002. This is located in the west of Tehran. There is wall between Shahrak Apad