Farhad Ahrarnia b. 1971
Like a Prayer, no. 4, 2023-24
Sermeh-doozi, Sermeh-embroidery, imitation gold and silver threads, decorative pearls
57 x 42 x 2 cm
22 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 3/4 in
Framed Dimensions:
59 x 44 x 4.5 cm
23 1/4 x 17 3/8 x 1 3/4 in
22 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 3/4 in
Framed Dimensions:
59 x 44 x 4.5 cm
23 1/4 x 17 3/8 x 1 3/4 in
Like A Prayer uses an intricate Iranian fabric, Termeh, همرت, with Haring-inspired embroidered motifs, [using the ancient technique of Sermeh Embroidery, [يزودهمرس]- surreally deformed bodies and references to cutting, alludes...
Like A Prayer uses an intricate Iranian fabric, Termeh, همرت, with Haring-inspired embroidered motifs, [using the ancient technique of Sermeh Embroidery, [يزودهمرس]- surreally deformed bodies and references to cutting, alludes to the 1989 track by Madonna, one of the singer’s most iconic, if controversial, singles.