Totem Pole (2024)

These totemic sculptures, crafted from reclaimed silvered red cedar, embody the tension between grounding and reaching—between where we stand and where we long to go. They tell a quiet story of transformation, using discarded materials to explore the human desire for both security and adventure. Light is the only changing element, shifting over the textured surfaces to reveal different facets—just as our own experiences shape us over time. These totems invite reflection, offering a space to pause and consider how we navigate the balance between holding on and letting go, between past and possibility.

 

 

 

 

The Project (2023)

The Project is a series of wooden light objects made transparent through a chemical process that replaces lignin with a natural, transparent polymer. This transformation changes the wood’s flexibility and color while preserving its structure. The final form is achieved using lacquer art, creating a durable and refined surface. This project pushes the boundaries of wood modification, combining chemistry and craftsmanship to explore new material possibilities.

 

 

Choub II (2022)

Building upon the themes of migration and integration explored in Choub I, Choub II shifts its focus from body-related artworks to smaller, more intimate objects. This second series continues the poetic exploration of identity and adaptation, but through the transformation of wood into new shapes that reflect the evolving relationship between heritage and change. By manipulating this material in diverse ways, Choub II embodies the tension between preserving one’s roots and embracing new forms, offering a tactile narrative of resilience and transformation.

 

 

 

Choub I (2022)

Choub (Farsi for wood) is a project that reflects the migration experience through material transformation. Migration, whether voluntary or not, profoundly impacts one’s sense of self, requiring adaptation while preserving core values and identity. In this work, wood—a material not typically used for garments—serves as a metaphor for this process. Just as a migrant must adjust to a new environment while retaining their essence, the artist reshapes wood into wearable or functional objects without altering its fundamental nature. Using computer-controlled technology, the project redefines the perception of hard materials, blending art, technology, and craftsmanship to explore themes of integration and transformation.