Statement:

Siah Bazi

The present series created in sculpture, painting and relief in intended to reach unity despite the plurality of forms. Basically, the pieces revolved around narrative persian painting elements as well as a type of tradition al marionette puppetry, called kheimeh-shab-bazi which is performed in a small chambered tent.

In "Siah-bazi" series, the formal features of this type of persian theatre are redefined through colorful and modern shapes.

The un-derlying notion is also based on ancient archetypes that live on to the present day during the show, the main charecter Mobarak (Siah) is summoned as the representive of people to play his classical role.

Rouzbeh Sharif

April 2023