Untitled 05 Paper Mache Sculpture

This paper mache sculpture brings vibrant folk artistry and dynamic form, elevating interiors with color, texture, and playful elegance

Artwork Description

about this paper mache sculpture

This paper‑mâché sculpture radiates vibrant color and folk art charm, its sinuous forms capturing movement, myth, and emotional depth. Rich textures and carefully layered details create a dynamic presence, making the piece a captivating addition to interior design schemes. Each curve and contour draws the eye, offering a sense of playfulness and poetic storytelling, while its handcrafted nature ensures that every work is unique and full of character.

Designed to command attention while harmonizing with its surroundings, this sculpture transforms any space into a lively, expressive environment. Whether displayed in residential living areas, or corporate settings, it brings energy, cultural resonance, and artistic sophistication. Ideal for collectors and interior designers alike, it embodies the balance of visual impact and narrative subtlety, enriching spaces with a touch of color, form, and folk-inspired artistry.

about the artist

Najva Erfani creates paintings and sculptures that explore social and mythic spaces centered on women. Her work reflects feminine emotions, embodied experiences, and the inner landscapes of women’s lives. Through form and color, she moves between humor, grotesque imagery, and serious storytelling.

Influenced by the visual language of Persian folk art, particularly ghahveh-khaneh (coffeehouse) painting, she builds atmospheres filled with myth and symbolism. Over time, her imagery has shifted from mythical to contemporary, where rituals meet daily life and transformation unfolds. 

Erfani has exhibited widely, including Woman & Pink Boat (Homa Art Gallery, Tehran, 2023), Anabasis (Homa Art Gallery, Tehran, 2020), Iran Avantgarde (D-Mitte Gallery, Düsseldorf, 2018), and Sensation (Cama Gallery, London, 2018).

In her sculptures, color and form remain the primary forces, yet even within their fluid, stylized shapes, echoes of narrative continue to resonate. Her art invites viewers to reflect on identity, resilience, and the evolving role of women. It calls art lovers to engage with her world of emotion, transformation, and poetic strength.

View Najva's Dubai collection of available artworks here

care

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

copyright

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