The Seven Graves of Bahram – 12

In this striking surrealistic painting, the arid vastness of the desert is punctuated by blue rocks that seem utterly out of place—stones that belong to the depths of the sea yet have found themselves stranded in the harshness of the desert. Etched into these rocks is the image of a soldier, poised with a spear and riding a horse, frozen in a moment of action. Surrounding these rocks, a massive castle, painted in earthy tones, floats, wrapping itself around the stones in a surreal, twisting embrace. The castle’s presence further deepens the sense of timelessness in this desolate landscape. In the foreground, a Simurgh—mythical and regal—stands as if protesting the intertwining of history and nature. Its presence, filled with sorrow and complaint, suggests a rupture between the natural world and the passage of time. The mixed media technique on canvas creates rich textures, allowing the viewer to feel the weight of both the history carved into the rocks and the tension between beauty and desolation that defines this work.

In this striking surrealistic painting, the arid vastness of the desert is punctuated by blue rocks that seem utterly out of place—stones that belong to the depths of the sea yet have found themselves stranded in the harshness of the desert. Etched into these rocks is the image of a soldier, poised with a spear and...More→