Green Movement Paintings

Description: Based on conceptual ideas. “Iran past, present & future” is depicting a story of hope and struggles. Positive forces as well as an uncertain clarity for the future of Iran is the narrative. Symbolism is used in forms of each subject. Three figures are depicted based on historical drawings seen in the style of Persian art known as “Persian miniatures” Birds in flight and a large Peacock are symbolism of hope for Irans future. The entire setting is set in a Vineyard showing grapes and foliage in a landscape perspective. This represents Iran’s past in producing wine when it was legal prior to the 1979 revolution. (Before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, there were up to 300 wineries in Iran; now there are none. ) A college student is seen reading a book while his body is becoming transparent with the background. Symbolizing a lack of jobs for young educated Iranians entering the workforce. A plane is shown in flight releasing bombs each with the words , nationalism , ego , hate, control and oil written inside them. These words possess meanings in Irans current political position as the victim and the aggressor. This painting is to evoke thought both from a positive perspective and an emotional understanding of a complex history. Iran the beautiful , Iran the complicated , Iran the hope…

Description: Depicting a single female protester from her back side. She is shown holding a peace sign hand gesture wearing a hijab. In front of her are 8 riot guards holding shields and batons. In each shield is a symbolic depiction of her story. Six birds are in flight above her symbolizing hope for the future. The first shield is a young girl playing innocently with a butterfly. Second shield is a woman dancing depicting freedom. Third is a woman warrior symbolizing her bravery and inner strength. Forth shield is her future, pregnant with a spouse kissing her “baby bump”. Fifth shield is eternal love. Sixth is a fierce tiger , her protector. Lastly shown is her future daughter moving forward toward hopes of a better future for woman. The poem is in Farsi and translates: “History is a mirror of the past and a lesson for the present. “ by Ahmad Khan.

Description: This painting depicts a large group of protesters in front of the “Azadi” tower in Tehran , Iran. It is symbolic of the 2009 Iranian green movement protest . A quote by Rumi is written in farsi “ The power of Love came and I became everlasting power .” The quote is used as symbolism for protesting in love and unity for a powerful cause. Through this unity a powerful symbolic figure is shown as a beastly soldier with a shield and holding a chain with a lion. He is their protector , voice and “everlasting power. “

Description : Depicting a female protester based on the “green movement” Iranian protest in 2009. She is wearing a face scarf with tiger motifs , symbolizing her fierce strength. On both sides of her are figurative drawings depicting other protesters in unity. A quote by Rumi is written in Persian . Translates “ If you want light, you must light a fire.” During the green movement protest the color green was used a representative of the protest. Often protesters would paint their faces in green paint as a form of unity for the movement.

Description : Depicting 3 scenes of anti-protest enforcers based on the “Mahsa Amini’s” Iranian protests in 2022. The narrative is of courage and hope to overcome the current dictatorship. The nude female figure and the tiger her protector symbolizes strength and power. The far right side of her are figurative drawings depicting a girl climbing a latter and rope through the darkness. A quote by Rumi is written in Persian . Translates “ Through love thorns become roses.” The Azadi tower is the top center focus of the painting. This is an iconic statue in Tehran built before the 1979 revolution. The peacock is a symbol of hope as well as the new growth of vines through the back of male figure.

Description : Depicting a muscular wrestler as the protector of the woman. The narrative is of courage and hope to overcome the current dictatorship. The wrestler is wearing designer “Gucci” shorts as a symbol of hope. The female figure with exposed hair is in support for Iranian women’s courage to define the current mandatory hijab. The tiger is her protector symbolizes strength and power. The Azadi tower is the top center focus of the painting. This is an iconic statue in Tehran built before the 1979 revolution.

Description : The female figure with exposed hair is in support for Iranian women’s courage to define the current mandatory hijab. The tiger is her protector symbolizes strength and power. The Azadi tower is the top center focus of the painting. This is an iconic statue in Tehran built before the 1979 revolution. Historical style Persian tiles are overlaid on entire piece connect the soul to its past.