تابلو رویای عارف

The " The Aref Dream " tableau is a work of art created by Ali Khoshneviszadeh Esfahani over a period of 38 months. It is inspired by the story of "The Aref Dream," based on a poem by Saadi and Sheikh Baha'i. This artwork is brought to life using various techniques including mosaic pyrography and marquetry on leather, illumination, miniature painting, tasheer, layering, calligraphy, binding and gold studding on animal skin. In this artwork, the first layer, a very thin layer of deer and goat skin, is painted with traditional plant-based colors and serves as the canvas for the design. Each of the aforementioned techniques is then executed in different parts of the artwork. Inscription, framing, and ghalamgiri were subsequently performed. Finally, the artwork is adorned with 24-carat gold, produced by the artist himself. The artist has written his signature with the inscription "mosaic pyrography by Ali Khoshnevis Esfahani" in calligraphy. To secure the designs on the leather, a combination of hide glue, gum arabic, and tragacanth was utilized. This artwork measures 140 by 206 centimeters and weighs 70 kilograms. It should be kept away from moisture and direct sunlight.