Mashad Series
This collection reflects my childhood in the bittersweet, restricted, and religious town of Mashad in northeast Iran. The character in these drawings represents my current self revisiting significant places from my past. Some of these locations are depicted not exactly as they were during my childhood, as they are continually subject to renovation and urban changes. To recreate these scenes, I selected the best architectural eras from an old collection of Mashad photographs, choosing those that resonate most with my taste and memories.
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Khajeh Abasalt Shrine - $570
Size: 11" x 17"
Medium: Ink
Khajeh Abasalt Shrine drawing, represents my current self revisiting this significant place that marks my father's resting place.
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Tomb of Nader Shah - $570
Size: 11" x 17"
Medium: Ink
The Tomb of Nader Shah is part of my Mashad Series Drawing where I grew up. This was a frequent childhood destination, visited with school, family, and relatives. The giant monument reminds me of carefree times, snacking on our favorite treats and enjoying the absence of restrictions
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Bazzar - $400
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Medium: Ink
The old town of Mashad was far from the more modern neighborhood where I grew up, but my mom had close ties to that part, having spent her childhood there. Our trips to the old town—my mom, younger sister, and me—on the most basic, normal days of our lives felt like stepping into a time machine. We ventured into a place that was historical, gloomy, dimly lit, and magical, with the aromas of classic spices, herbs, and food wafting through the abandoned corridors.
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Azadi(Freedom) Statue In Mashad - $400
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Medium: Ink
Azadi Statue, meaning "freedom" in Farsi, is part of my Mashad series. It stood on a major city passageway I frequented daily. In a city where everything was restricted, the statue's name always made me ponder its irony.