Nika Paper Mache Sculpture

This paper mache sculpture combines Persian motifs and Rumi's poetry, exploring angelic and demonic themes, love, protection, and heritage

Artwork Description

about this paper mache sculpture

This Paper Mache sculpture by Leyla Shoghi explores angelic and demonic dualities, symbolizing the coexistence of good and evil across cultures. Using Paper Mache, Shoghi creates intricate forms through layering techniques, skillfully blending traditional and contemporary artistic influences in her work.

The sculpture draws from Persian carpets and tiles, incorporating motifs that reflect themes of love, protection, and cultural heritage. Shoghi also integrates Rumi’s poetry, infusing the piece with symbolic energies of fertility, healing, and numerological significance.

Angels and demons serve as enduring symbols, representing both guardianship and challenges, central to the work's emotional and cultural depth.

By reinterpreting these motifs, Shoghi invites viewers to explore the dualities of good and evil through her artistic lens. Her Paper Mache sculpture channels a modern perspective on timeless themes, evoking love, resilience, and a connection to ancient traditions.

about the artist

Leyla Shoghi, born in 1980 in Karaj, Iran, is a multifaceted artist with a background in puppet arts. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Puppet Arts and has been active in television and cinema as an actress and director since 2001.

In 2014, Shoghi expanded her artistic repertoire to include sculpture, focusing on mixed media creations that blend traditional Persian motifs with contemporary themes. Her work often incorporates elements inspired by Persian carpets and tiles, as well as the poetry of Rumi, exploring themes of love, protection, and the duality of good and evil.

Shoghi has participated in numerous group visual exhibitions, showcasing her sculptures that delve into cultural heritage and personal expression. Her notable exhibitions include "Dreaming With Eyes Wide Open" (December 6, 2024), "Flower Time" (February 23, 2024), and "Analyze" (January 26, 2024).

In addition to her visual arts career, Shoghi has an extensive background in acting, with credits in films such as "Pas Az Meh" (2010), "Molaghat" (2013), and the television series "Bename Gole Sorkh" (2007).

Shoghi's diverse artistic endeavors reflect her commitment to exploring and expressing the rich cultural narratives of Iran through various mediums, making her a prominent figure in both the performing and visual arts.

Her work aspires to remind us of the enduring presence of love and compassion in the world, encouraging these virtues to flourish continuously. View her collection of available artworks here 

Care: Dust your paper mache sculpture often using a soft, dry cloth of soft brush. Avoid the use of water, chemical and abrasive cleaners.

Note: This paper mache sculpture is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.