"Sprinkled throughout are motifs reminiscent of decorative Persian carpets, and symbolic emblems such as the pomegranate, which is considered to represent the original forbidden fruit, yet is also a sign of fertility, light, and goodness. Naturally, there are dense political metaphors which reference both centuries-old and contemporary issues. Jarring missiles, white flags and even renditions of classic Persian war-scene paintings all make their appearances."
"For instance, several of her paintings show female characters interacting with ancient sculptures. Busts are shown from a less-than-superior vantage point, either cracked or dismantled, yet cling to their waning victims by a stubborn thread. Despite this irksome attachment, the women are undoubtedly the teachers in these scenarios, conveying truths that should no longer be avoided. Yet, teaching an old dog new tricks is never an easy task, therefor the theme of patience and tolerance also recurs throughout these works."
Khosravi's work integrates native cultural motifs and symbolic emblems such as the pomegranate, associated with forbidden fruit, fertility, light, and goodness. Dense political metaphors reference centuries-old and contemporary issues through jarring missiles, white flags, and renditions of classic Persian war scenes. Visual narratives stage a debate between modern subjects and traditional attitudes that may yield eventual transformation. Several paintings depict female characters interacting with ancient sculptures; busts appear cracked or dismantled yet cling to their victims by a stubborn thread. Women act as teachers conveying unavoidable truths, while recurring themes of patience and tolerance temper the dramatic tension of good and evil.
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