This artwork is a meticulously crafted small-scale Persian door, yet it captures every intricate detail of its historical inspiration. Despite its size, the depth of texture, weathered wood, aged metalwork, and the carefully placed lock and , knockers make it feel like a life-sized piece of history. Every element has been sculpted with precision, ensuring that the spirit and authenticity of a grand Persian door are fully preserved.
The bricks surrounding the door further enhance its historical essence. In Persian history, bricks have been a fundamental element in architecture, shaping cities, palaces, and sacred sites for millennia. They symbolize strength, endurance, and the passage of time, just as this door, though small in scale, carries the weight of stories, memories, and traditions within its details.
Bricks hold a deep historical significance in Persian architecture, dating back to ancient Mesopotamian and Persian civilizations. From the grand palaces of Persepolis to the intricate domes of Isfahan, bricks have been a fundamental element in Persian construction, representing both endurance and craftsmanship.
The bricks in this artwork pay homage to Persia’s rich heritage, symbolizing history, time, and resilience. In ancient Persia, bricks were more than building materials, they told stories through inscriptions and carvings, shaping cities and preserving history. Here, the bricks framing the Persian door serve as a metaphor: just as bricks support a structure, culture protects and preserves identity.
Title: Layers of Time
Technique: 3D on Canvas
Year Painted: 2025
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