Poet and Mountain Carver

This ceramic sculpture brings together two archetypal figures—the poet and the mountain carver—reflecting a dialogue between language and labor, imagination and endurance. Rooted in Persian cultural memory, the work evokes the dual forces that shape civilization: the spoken word and the act of carving, both instruments of permanence and transformation.

Executed in Raku, the surface bears a tactile, weathered quality, reinforcing the sense of time, erosion, and human persistence. The vertical structure recalls architectural forms and carved stone tablets, while the figurative elements introduce narrative and symbolism. The poet suggests reflection, inner vision, and myth, while the mountain carver embodies physical effort and the shaping of matter against resistance.

Created in 1991, this work exemplifies the artist’s ability to merge modern sculptural language with deeply rooted cultural references. The piece stands as a meditation on creation itself—how meaning is formed through both thought and action, silence and force.