Siavash

The story of Siavash in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh is one of the most prominent and striking sections. Siavash, the son of Kay Kavus, the king of Iran, is a key character in Shahnameh. The most important event in the story of Siavash is his passage through fire.

In this tale, Siavash, following Zal’s advice to prove his innocence, passes through fire unharmed. The beautifully narrated story of his passage through the flames without sustaining any injuries turns him into a symbolic and legendary figure in Iranian culture.

A portrait of Siavash was displayed in a seven-day workshop open to the public during a national festival in Karaj, celebrating the Iranian New Year, Nowruz. This event was organized by the cultural department of Karaj municipality.

In designing this portrait, efforts were made to incorporate the story of Siavash’s passage through  the fire and the role of his horse in the artistic composition. Shabrang, Siavash’s horse, also holds a special place in Shahnameh. This artwork was initially crafted with sculpting clay and, after a molding process, was made with fiberglass and installed in a park with a Shahnameh concept for permanent exhibition.

Dimentional: 80*40*40

Material: Fiberglass

Year: 2023

location : Iran, Karaj