This wire sculpture project was created during one of my 3D design classes at SJSU, drawing inspiration from the Farvahar symbol of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion practiced widely before the advent of Islam. The Farvahar is a deeply meaningful symbol, representing the principles of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. For the sculpture, I used black annealed steel wire to craft a three-dimensional representation of this iconic symbol, utilizing cross-section, gesture, and rhythm/repetition techniques to bring depth and movement to the design. To further enhance the project, I used green screen technology to create a video clip that placed the sculpture within a cosmic space environment, adding a surreal, ethereal dimension to the artwork. Additionally, I digitally placed the image of the sculpture against a backdrop of Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, using Photoshop. This combination of historical, cultural, and futuristic elements bridges ancient heritage and modern artistic techniques, paying homage to the richness of Persian culture while exploring the expressive potential of wire as a medium across multiple forms of media.
