Through mirror art I reflect light and emotion, turning fragments into beauty and showing how broken pieces can create something powerful.
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My favorite type of art to create is contemporary mirror mosaic where light, geometry, and material intertwine to form a living experience. My work is inspired by ancient Persian traditions, yet redefined through a modern perspective. Mirrors and colored glass are entirely hand-cut and arranged within precise geometric structures. Light fractures, shifts, and transforms across the surface, turning each piece into a dynamic composition exploring the relationship between light, space & perception.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my deepest inspiration in traditional Persian mirror work—realms where light dissolves into reflections, turning architecture into something ethereal. I am captivated by the geometric precision and fragmented surfaces that bring every detail to life. Simultaneously, the daring nature of modern art allows me to deconstruct this heritage, bridging ancient mathematical order with the liberated spirit of contemporary expression to create a new visual language.
What would you do with $25,000?I planned to use this $25,000 for my artistic dreams, but today it feels different . Three Months ago, people in Iran stood for freedom and were met with violence. Around 47,000 were killed in 48 hours , and many more were injured shot in the face and eyes. Thousands now need urgent surgeries, eye reconstruction, or prosthetics. This is no longer about me. If this can help even one person see again, even a little, it is worth everything.
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