Bridge Print

To my experience, Tazhib (Persian illumination) is a type of Meditation best defined as a practice to focus one’s mind on an activity (here; Tazhib), to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Simultaneous focus of both mind and hands on an activity which is very miniature and sensitive, makes our soul float in a world created by the mind and heart. Painting Tazhib is a good chance to travel our soul to wherever we wish, like a secret garden that no one has ever stepped into it, as if God has granted the chance to create our own unique garden! Moreover, the architectural and painting forms of the gardens created in Persian painting have a definite traditional and symbolic character, this garden serves as a 'reminder' and 'copy' of the heaven and so it is the terrestrial image of the celestial garden of paradise. The Tazhib artwork is also inspired by the order and unity in the physical world (nature). The art of Tazhib creates an atmosphere for the observers to fly their imagination in a serine and peaceful world, away from the chaotic material life. I hope you can feel a lovely, peaceful life by looking at this art piece.