Mirror Installations On Deserts And
Pathways In Iran by Shirin Abedinirad
One of the
first uses of mirrors in architecture was in Persepolis, Persia at the
Tachara Palace. Glossy black stones were polished till their surface was
reflective, expanding the palace’s size and beauty. My idea was to
return the concept of doubling space and light.
In my “Heaven on Earth” project, the basic geometric shapes and
symmetrical composition of the mirrors are angling up the cement stairs.
For me the use of mirrors is integral to creating a paradise; mirrors
give light, an important mystical concept in Persian culture. When the
audience stands at the top of the stairs and looks down, they come face
to face with an optical illusion that increases their light, and
therefore their spirituality of the space. The blue sky spills onto the
ground, mimicking a pool, and the audience is momentarily overcome with
the desire to jump into the light.With the “Evocation” I wanted to tackle one of the biggest problems – lack of water. My installation of mirrors brings little water pools to the sand. I created an illusion and challenge the relationship between human mind and the elements of nature.
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