Beyond The Seas Mixed Media Painting

This mixed media painting represents a visual interpretation inspired by the well-known Persian poem "Beyond the Seas" authored by the renowned poet Sohrab Sepehri

Artwork Description

about this mixed media painting

This mixed media painting draws inspiration from the renowned Persian poem "Beyond the Seas" by the celebrated poet Sohrab Sepehri. The poem is as follows; 

I’ll build a boat, I’ll set it afloat. I’ll get far away from this weird land where there’s nobody in the woods of love to wake up the heroes and the heroines. The boat is devoid of fishing nets and my heart does not covet any pearls. I will sail on. I will fall in love neither with the blue of the seas nor with the mermaids that emerge and cast their spell on the lonesome fishermen. I will sail on.

I will sing, “Far away one must get. Far away one must go.” The men of that city did not possess any myths. The women of that city were not as plentiful as grapes. No mirror reflected happiness over there. Even the puddles did not reflect the faintest light. “Far away one must get.

Far away one must go,” sang softly at night. And now it’s high time the windows sang their songs. I will sail on, I will sing on. Beyond the seas, there’s a city where the windows look out on revelation. The roofs there house the doves that contemplates the fountain of human intelligence.

There’s a bough of knowledge in every child’s hand in the city. The people there look at a wall as they would contemplate a fire ablaze or a pleasant dream. Their soil can hear the music of your senses and the wind carries the sound of mythical birds.

Beyond the seas, there’s a city where the sun is as wide as the eyes of dawn worshipers. The poets there are the inheritors of water, wisdom, and light. There’s a city beyond the seas! One must build a boat.

About the Artist 

Farnaz, a talented artist with over 14 years of experience, creates captivating art across various mediums. Since 2018, she has expanded her repertoire to include pottery, with over a hundred pieces displayed in private collections and galleries.

Born in Tehran and now based in Dubai, Farnaz's work is deeply influenced by her spiritual journey in Sufism and the teachings of Rumi. Her art is a bridge between the earthly and the divine, drawing viewers into a journey of self-discovery and reflection.

Central to her vision is the Islamic principle of monotheism, which she expresses through vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and calligraphic elements. 

Each piece is meticulously crafted to reflect the interconnectedness of existence and the divine order of the cosmos. Farnaz's technique, primarily using acrylic mixed media on canvas, embodies a commitment to unity, peace, and the spiritual essence of Islamic art.

Farnaz's art transcends aesthetics, fostering cultural unity and appreciation through her vibrant, spiritually infused creations. Promoted globally, her works invite contemplation and introspection, offering a serene escape into spiritual beauty.

Connecting with diverse audiences, Farnaz's art promotes hope, unity, and a quest for truth and enlightenment.

View her Dubai collection of available artworks here

copyright

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