Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi

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Rozita Moinishirazi, "The Valley of Unity (detail)," 2022

Courtesy of the Artist.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 22nd | 5 - 7 PM

Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi is an exhibition that delves into the deep impact of leaving one's homeland and the need for a connection to one's roots. This show explores the power of Persian poetry as a foundation of cultural preservation and self-expression via the works of Persian-Canadian artists Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi. Motamedi and Moinishirazi expertly translate and modernize classic Persian symbols, and stories, uncovering hidden messages in poems and tackling socio-political challenges in their nation. These artists inspire us to consider the complications of displacement and the everlasting value of art in bridging cultural barriers with powerful vision and elegant brushwork.

Poetry Reading: Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 2pm – 4pm

Join the artists from Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree for a Persian poetry reading and discussion in Farsi and English.