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Tanavoli’s Sculptures for Canadian Event

Parviz Tanavoli

TEHRAN, Oct. 3--The latest collection of works by noted Iranian sculptor, Parviz Tanavoli, will be displayed at Eliot Louis Gallery in Canada in February-March.
The works, which were created with a new look at the collections ’Nothing’ and ’Mountain Digger Farhad’ differ from his earlier creations.
Elaborating on this style, Tanavoli said, “When I started working on the collection ’Mountain Digger Farhad’, my intention was to render a general view of this mythical figure’s character but in the new undertaking I dealt with the details of his character and appearance.“
A new work by the artist features Farhad’s hand. In order to achieve his love, he digs the mountain with all in his power for years.
This job needs more power and hand is the symbol of human strength.
“I designed Farhad’s hand in a way to depict his power,“ he noted.
In his later works, he wishes to focus on the details of Farhad’s character, he said.
Some of the sculptures have been molded in Tehran and will be sent to Canada within several months.