The breaking of a Kouze – Aria Kiani

Aria Kiani

£8,000.00

Wood, copper, sandstone, ceramic, glass, Shiraz wine, 40 x 40 x 150 cm.

Aria: “The breaking of a Kouze is a performative piece where I explore my ties to Iran’s culture as a UK-based artist, symbolised by carefully breaking a ceramic vessel to unveil its encased glass counterpart containing Shiraz wine. This practice mirrors the ethos of care learned from my family culture and resonates within the contemporary ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ cultural revolution. My own experience of being born in Shiraz, Iran and growing up elsewhere reflects the journey of Shiraz wine after the 1979 Iranian revolution.

The vessels, placed on sandstone, copper, and wood, pay homage to Iranian craftsmanship. Using mason’s tools, I carefully chiselled away the ceramic, revealing a new form without sacrificing its potential. The precarious balance of not breaking the glass created a tense audience, akin to a country risking infrastructure and stability for freedom.”

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Artist	Aria Kiani

About Aria Kiani

Aria Kiani Aria Kiani is a visionary contemporary artist renowned for their mastery of blown glass. With a deep appreciation for the fluidity and transformative nature of the medium, Kiani creates striking works that explore themes of emotion, identity, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. Each piece is a testament to the artist’s technical skill and conceptual depth, as Kiani uses the delicate and dynamic qualities of glass to craft forms that evoke both strength and fragility. Their current exhibition, Emoticon, reflects on the symbols of digital communication, transforming the ephemeral language of the screen into tangible, luminous sculptures that resonate with universal emotions. Through their innovative approach to blown glass, Aria Kiani continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary art, captivating audiences with works that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning.

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