The Body is a Manifesto… It Needs No Permission

Woman, Life, Freedom – Mahsa Amini (2000 - 2022)

In their eyes, her body is a crime.

But in my painting… her body is a revolution.

She stands — unveiled, unafraid, unapologetic.

Her nudity is not an invitation, but a rejection.

A rejection of life dictated by Khamenei’s fatwas,

and of a soul whipped by the Revolutionary Guards.

This woman is not just me.

She is every woman who said no to tyranny,

every soul who fought with skin and spirit,

every rebel who broke the chains of distorted scriptures.

Khamenei’s fatwas collapse in front of the silent, naked truth.

His sermons shatter when the body screams against the oppression of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the security apparatus.

In the presence of this body,

there is no space for fear,

and no sanctity for control.

Because when the body stands naked with dignity,

it exposes the lie of power.
 

Typography for the Spirit of Mahsa Amini

 

Following in the footsteps of Mahsa Amini, who ignited the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' revolution for us, a movement that continues to burn brightly even after her passing in the bloom of her youth... We persist in this revolution until the removal of the mullah regime, with the fervent hope of a bright tomorrow brimming with secularism, democracy, freedom, justice, and the full realization of women's rightful place.

Typography for the Spirit of Mahsa Amini 2000 - 2022

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Her Name Remains

 

This painting honors the memory of Mahsa Amini, a woman who became a global symbol of freedom and justice. In this artwork, a simple symbol represents her eternal presence: it could be a subtle depiction of her face with its strong features, or the strands of her long hair that once spoke of freedom. Beneath this symbol, her name ‘Mahsa’ is written in delicate, almost tattoo-like script, symbolizing how deeply her memory is etched into our hearts.

Mahsa Amini, born on July 22, 2000, tragically passed away on September 16, 2022, after being arrested and abused by Iran's morality police. Her death sparked the flames of protests in Iran and across the globe, as Mahsa became a symbol of freedom, dignity, and justice for women in Iran and around the world.

This painting reminds us that her name will never be erased, and her cries will resonate in our ears, even as time passes.

The Pink Face: No to Executions in Iran

 

In this painting, a young man from the LGBTQ+ community is depicted with a bright pink face, symbolizing love, acceptance, and the courage of being openly queer. The simple yet powerful expression on his face reflects hope and defiance in the face of oppression.
Beneath the artwork, the words are written with clarity: 'No, no to the executions of LGBTQ+ individuals in Iran. This must stop.' These words are a cry against the killing and mistreatment of individuals simply because of their sexual identity, emphasizing the need for an end to such repressive and discriminatory policies in Iran.
The painting highlights the harsh reality in Iran, where the existence of LGBTQ+ individuals is considered a crime punishable by execution, urging protest and a call for human rights and justice.

The Scream for Mahsa

 

In this painting, a woman embodies an eternal moment of uprising. Her arm raised high, her face frozen in a scream: 'Mahsa Amini' — a cry echoing the pain of a nation, the rage of a woman, and the courage of generations. The uplifted hand is not only a gesture of resistance but a demand for life, dignity, and justice.

Behind her, the Persian words 'زن، زندگی، آزادی' (Woman, Life, Freedom) are etched like she’r — poetic and raw — as if the very backdrop chants them. The letters dissolve into a thick visual mist, yet her voice — silent on the canvas — rings thunderously in the soul.

Empty Promises: The Voice of Women Against Trump

 

"The Political Cartoon"

In this provocative painting, the finger of a woman is depicted close to Donald Trump’s mouth, symbolizing the empty promises and contradictions in his statements. Trump is shown with his recognizable face, the person who claimed to be the ‘champion of women’, while this artwork starkly exposes his false rhetoric.

The finger approaching his mouth signifies the silence he imposes on his statements about women's rights, revealing the contradiction between empty words and the misleading actions that contradict them. The painting highlights the political manipulation and the erosion of his stance on women’s issues, exposing how his actions fail to support women’s rights.

This artwork raises questions about political hypocrisy, showing that the deceptive rhetoric around women’s rights must be unveiled, emphasizing that words that disguise the truth cannot bring about change.

The Body Speaks: A Lesbian Embrace in Paint

 

"In bold defiance of social and political repression, this artwork explores the intimate self-expression of the female body and identity. The depiction symbolizes a woman's right to love, desire, and exist freely — including within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. It is a raw yet poetic reflection on bodily autonomy, queerness, and resistance."

Our Eyes: The First Camera to the World

The focus is on the structure of the eye as an educational tool to clarify the fine details of this vital organ. The eyes in the painting are clearly displayed to show their basic components, with the aim of highlighting the function of the eye and how its components integrate to perform their role in vision.

The focus on structure contributes to understanding the composition of the eye in an educational way, shedding light on the importance of each part in the vision process. The painting also illustrates how these parts interact in harmony, representing the philosophy of balance and the emergence of the geometry of the eye’s lines between the different parts of the human body.

By using this approach, the eyes are given more than just an aesthetic form; they are presented as a means of understanding the deeper functions of the body and its integration with daily life. This painting acts as a scientific and artistic study of the eye in the human body.

Eastern Love: Devotion and Peace

 

"Love in the East means devotion, peace, and loyalty. The painting represents that Eastern spirit deep within my existence.

Beginning of Hā

 

"This artwork presents an initial rendering of the Arabic letter Hāʼ (هـ) in its most minimal form — no color, no embellishment — as though we are witnessing the birth of the letter before it is touched by meaning.

Through pure abstraction, the letter appears as a primordial element, raw material for thought and contemplation, allowing the viewer to engage with its form apart from any added symbolism or emotion.

The calligram relies not on visual spectacle but on visual silence, and the quiet dialogue between form and the white space surrounding it.

This piece is a meditation on the essence of the letter, its latent possibilities, and the simplicity that precedes all creation.

Prisoner No. 1978 – Evin Prison

 

This piece stands in solidarity with the brave Iranian women resisting oppression.

Prisoner No. 1978 – Evin Prison captures the silent strength behind bars.

Face Born of Inspiration

 

A face I do not yet know, but feel certain I will meet one day.

This is how it often happens to me—these subtle states arise after I create something that stirs my soul.

I wait for their arrival, quietly, in the realm of reality.

The Face of the Future: Youth and the European Dream

In this painting, a young European man with soft features and bright blonde hair appears, reflecting the qualities of optimism and youth in the Western world. The colors of the painting harmonize with the young man's character, highlighting his ambition and freedom, symbolizing the new generation's quest to build the future.

The blonde hair in the painting represents uniqueness and the ability to create change, a hint at external beauty and internal thought aiming to accomplish great things. While the young man remains calm and reflective, the painting opens up space for contemplating the aspirations of this generation towards social and human progress.

This painting could symbolize modernity and openness to globalism, indicating the influence of youth in shaping the future in innovative and liberated ways.

 

 

Winter in the village of George Gurdjieff

 

A Majestic Winter Scene in the Village of George Gurdjieff, a place that carries a deep spirit and spiritual legacy. The time here is a cold winter, but the atmosphere holds a strange calm, as if nature itself harmonizes with the spiritual philosophy that George Gurdjieff brought to this place.

The coldness of the earth and the warmth of Gurdjieff's memory cover the natural features in the scene, creating an ambiance of contemplation and solitude, emotions closely linked to Gurdjieff’s world and his ideas, which encompassed self-awareness and spiritual development.

The painting could be an expression of inner peace and the continuous search for truth, something very much connected to what I experienced during my visit to this place in 2017, where I felt the mysterious atmosphere that Gurdjieff's work conveys in his philosophical teachings.

The painting captures the beauty of this winter in his village, where silence envelops the scene, reflecting a deep respect for nature and the profound thoughts that have influenced this place for decades."

Winter in the village of George Gurdjieff

Ḥāʼ The Letter That Dreams

 

A calligram centered on the Arabic letter Ḥāʼ (ح) — a letter that begins many words that shape the Arab emotional world: love (ḥubb), dream (ḥulm), freedom (ḥurriyah), longing (ḥanīn), presence (ḥuḍūr).

In this artwork, the letter transforms from a linguistic symbol into a visual and poetic composition, its curves flowing gently like a breath or a whisper, carrying meanings deeper than its visible form.

The repetition and layering of the letter form an abstract or symbolic scene, perhaps resembling a face, a heart, or an open window to meaning.

The piece fuses the aesthetic of Arabic calligraphy with the emotional abstraction of fine art, offering a visual meditation on how a single letter can move from form to feeling.

The Eastern B

 

The face of an Eastern man is fully formed through the repetition and shaping of the Arabic letter Bāʼ (ب) — one of the most fluid letters in the Arabic script and one deeply tied to cultural identity.

Each curve of the letter contributes to the fine details of the face, from the eyebrows to the lips, presenting a scene that reveals how language can be transformed into a living image.

The drawn Eastern features reflect dignity, history, and diversity, while the letter remains a constant element, illustrating the fusion of Arabic calligraphy with human character.

This artwork does not merely portray a face, but tells a story of identity — one blended between letter and person, between Arabic calligraphy as an art form and Eastern features as an expression of both ancient and contemporary civilizations.