King of Kings Cyrus The Great Mirror Artwork

This mirror artwork honors Cyrus the Great, merging ancient iconography with reflective layers and contemporary storytelling

Artwork Description

 about this mirror artwork

“King of Kings – Cyrus the Great” is a mixed media painting on wood that incorporates mirror art details throughout its composition. This powerful artwork reimagines the legacy of Cyrus the Great through layered reflections and symbolic iconography.

Fragments of mirror are integrated into the painted surface, allowing light and imagery to shift with the viewer’s gaze. The mirrored elements reflect both the painting and its observer, creating an interactive experience rooted in historical reverence.

Symbols and forms drawn from ancient Persia are woven into the work, offering visual homage to Cyrus’s enduring influence. Each mirrored section becomes a portal into memory, myth, and the timeless resonance of leadership and justice.

The painting invites reflection on identity, legacy, and the evolving narrative of power across time. By merging traditional storytelling with contemporary technique, this piece bridges past greatness with modern visual language. Crafted with precision and layered meaning, it is both a tribute and a reawakening of a storied king’s vision.

about the artist

Safitown, the artistic alias of Amir Ali Safiari, is a self-taught mirror artist born in Tehran in 1978. He grew up in Nice, France, and moved to San Francisco at age 11. After studying Business Marketing at California State University Northridge, he pursued a successful career in advertising. At 40, he shifted focus to art, embracing his true passion.

His mirror artworks are entirely handmade, utilizing acid, bleach, and other chemicals to de-silver mirrors. He never replicates a piece, continually experimenting with techniques, media, cuts, and colors. 

In addition to his hand-etched, acid-treated mirror pieces, he works with print on canvas, painting, collages, resin, wood, and glass. His practice blends materials and narratives, with no two pieces ever alike. Drawing from graphic design and traditional techniques, he creates layered, reflective works and multimedia compositions.

His works are unique, one-of-a-kind editions, and can be commissioned or selected from existing designs. Shipping and on-site creation are available depending on size specifications.

View his Dubai collection of available artworks here

copyright

This mirror artwork is one of a kind original, therefore all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.