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Persian carpets are far more than woven textiles; they are storytellers of thousands of years of history, culture, and imagination. From the palaces of the Achaemenid Empire to modern homes, carpets have always served as a language through which stories are told. Every knot, every motif, and every color preserves a fragment of a civilization’s memory—one that has been passed down through generations and continues to live on today. In the past, Iranian artisans wove their beliefs, dreams, and legends into carpets using thread and dye. Today, I continue that tradition through a different medium: pixels instead of yarn. Each artwork in this collection is like a carpet itself—a home for symbols, myths, and memories—except its warp and weft are made of tiny digital squares. At the center of this piece stands the historic Lion and Sun symbol, an emblem that has appeared throughout centuries of Iranian art and identity. The lion represents strength, courage, and resilience, while the sun symbolizes light, life, and hope. Together, placed at the heart of the composition, they create a dialogue between past and present, connecting Iran’s ancient heritage with contemporary artistic expression. Surrounding this symbol are intricate patterns inspired by traditional Persian carpets—ornaments that evoke Persian gardens, floral arabesques, and the extraordinary refinement of handmade craftsmanship. Yet, upon closer inspection, the viewer discovers that everything is constructed from pixels, as if an ancient carpet has been reborn within the digital world. This collection is an attempt to bridge two worlds: the world that began centuries ago with the knotting of carpets, and the world that continues today through pixels. It is both a tribute to the artists who once told stories with thread and an invitation to imagine how those same stories can be retold in the digital age.

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Collection

Pixel art

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Hito

Editions held

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