;biomechanical.lifeforms
Since childhood, my fascination with H.R Giger’s monstrous creations included in the famous Alien series has subconsciously influenced my art work. Growing up in Iran, a country whose government shields outside (western) influence, the obscure content our parents were able to forge my persona. The first films I watched with my grandmother was the Alien series. This is my earliest memory of childhood, ever since my mind was not easily malleable to the religious propaganda cartoons. I found the beauty of H.R Giger’s xenomorphs, especially the anatomy of the creatures unforgettable. For my this sculpture project, I had used an armadillo’s skeletal structure as a reference image; the extraordinary capabilities of its dynamic anatomy fit both my artistic and scientific fascination (and inspiration). I wish to unify the contrasting concept of merging organic lifeform (bones) with industrialized/man made material (metal).
the.beasts, final product of hand sculptures following bronze cast and patina, wax, bronze, liver of sulfur, 2024.
lengthy, improvised writing piece as the project statement.
the.beasts, process images, 2025.