The Proposal, Agha Jalil’s Sarang Mirror Art

In this mirror art creation, Sarang refers to a love that's ultimate, everlasting and unconditional. It's a promise. It’s the will to wait forever, the driving force to break your limits, the desire to stay together lifetime after lifetime, all for that special someone.

Artwork Description

 about this mirror art

This mirror fine art is part of the collection 'A Persian Folktale' which expresses the artist's gratitude to his homeland and the people. Each piece represents iconography and miniature vibes with a modern twist which refers to the Persian national epic, the Shahnameh. These stories are reimagined through reflections of paintings on mirrors and finished with restored antique frames.

This artwork is hand painted and accessorized mirror work on canvas. Custom antique wooden frame with extreme water damage and missing 3/4 corners brought back to life. Frame realignment due to water damage (2 weeks process). 3/4 corners redesigned with molding paste and wood glue, entire frame reinforced with wood glue and resin. Sanded by hand. Flip Flop chameleon spray paint.

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