Aineh-Kari, the art of mirror mosaic, is a dazzling hallmark of Persian interior design, where countless shards of mirror are painstakingly cut and assembled to create intricate, light-capturing surfaces. Beyond mere decoration, this art form, which flourished particularly during the Safavid era, creates an illusion of boundless space and ethereal beauty, making light itself a primary artistic medium. Each reflective facet captures and refracts its surroundings, turning a surface into a living, breathing play of light.
For "Reflective Resilience," Mohammad Jamshidi approaches Aineh-Kari on the basketball backboard with a focus on its inherent symbolism: reflection, light, and transformation. This specific piece might utilize mirror fragments in a bolder, more contemporary pattern, perhaps echoing the shattered glass of a powerful shot or the dynamic motion of the game itself. The backboard, once a passive target, becomes an active participant in its environment, constantly reinterpreting and reflecting the world around it. This work is a profound meditation on strength and vulnerability, where the robust structure of the backboard is enveloped in the fragile, yet resilient, brilliance of mirrored art, offering a multi-faceted perspective on both athleticism and aesthetics.