RUMI IN LOVE
This piece is inspired by Rumi's love poems to the creator. His words are often misunderstood to be written about a lover however, reading them in Farsi, the original language of the text, it is clear that he is describing a spiritual love. He is known to treat "God" as a deity he surrendered to.
ANCIENT RANDEVOUS
Ancient Masepotamian and Summerian Goddess Ishtar, was initially in love with a farmer. Later, she was pursuaded to marry another by her brother.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh and stories of Ereshkigal, ruler of Hel, there are subtle hints about why she became nostalgic of her time with the farmer.
This piece is inspired by their rendevous when the Goddess visited him one last time before they parted forever.
AMORDAD
This piece is an homage to the Akkadian Deity Amordad. Fifth month of the Persian calendar is named after her. She is the force that embraces you through the winter and protects you in her arms until its time for you to bloom again.
TREE OF LIFE
This piece is inspired by the relationship between Ahriman (lion, representating shadowself in ancient West Asian traditions) and Homay (the pheonix, representing rebirth) and how they are both integral part of cycle of life.
TOMB OF AZUR - work in progress
This piece is inspired by the lore of Demon Azur and his encounter with the Goddess Ishtar.