Pourandokt’s Wedding
This piece draws upon the rich visual language of memory, history, and familial legacy. Central to the composition is Pourandokt Ghahraman on her wedding day—a moment of grace and elegance captured in symbolic and minimalist form. The subject’s lineage traces back to Ghahraman Mirza, grounding the work in a historical narrative that reaches into the Qajar era.
The four antique French lamps, prominently positioned, serve as dual symbols. They reference Pourandokt’s four children while evoking the grandeur of 19th-century noble houses, where candle-burning lamps of this kind were both a status symbol and a source of light. This visual interplay bridges personal history with cultural heritage, a dialogue between private and collective memory.
Stylistically, the work is informed by the composition and delicacy of Persian miniature painting, reinterpreted through a modern, minimalist lens. The careful balance of form, negative space, and ornamental detail evokes the timeless elegance of traditional art while engaging contemporary aesthetics.
