Habitat
In his latest creation, MirMola Soraya weaves a tapestry of intricate form, meaning, and technique, viewing the carpet as a canvas for crafting profound interpretations. His work converges design, graphic art, textile art, architecture, and a medley of elements from contemporary, modern, and traditional art forms.
Formally, the piece unfolds like a puzzle, with fragmented lines and vibrant color fields constructing a complex interplay of vertical layers and horizontal dimensions. Semantically, it emerges through the deliberate entanglement of line-like motifs, obscuring the legibility of words to create a new language. Employing “appropriation,” Soraya transforms historical Iranian art lines into decorative patterns, while simultaneously crafting a contemporary symbolism that invites fluid and multiple readings by the audience.
The technical layer of the work is formed through an amalgamation of ancient Iranian weaving traditions with techniques from various cultures worldwide, creating a “multi-woven” tapestry that offers a “multi-sensory perception” for the observer. This “multi-layered” nature is not merely a formal characteristic but the essence of the work itself.
At this confluence, Mir Mola’s handwoven art redefines contemporary Iranian design. Engaging with architectural potential, it transforms and reinterprets “place,” creating new meanings and enveloping the audience in an immersive “sense of place.” His work stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, bridging the past and present, the traditional and modern, in a dance of form and meaning.
