Minakari, the art of fire and color, has been a cherished Persian tradition for centuries, renowned for transforming base metals into resplendent objects adorned with intricate, glass-like enamels. This painstaking process, involving meticulous painting and multiple firings, yields surfaces that glow with an internal light, embodying both resilience and breathtaking beauty.
Mohammad Jamshidi’s "Luminous Orb" boldly applies the exquisite craft of Minakari to the distinct curvature of a basketball. Here, the entire spherical surface becomes a canvas for a mesmerizing Minakari pattern, perhaps an abstract design or a stylized rendition of traditional motifs that elegantly wrap around the ball. The vibrant, durable enamel transforms the ball into a truly precious object, its smooth, glossy finish inviting touch while its luminous colors seem to radiate from within. This piece is a powerful fusion of athletic form and artistic brilliance, presenting a basketball not just as a tool for play, but as a handheld jewel of ancient artistry and contemporary vision.