The Enlightened

Artist: Nadia Motaghi

Medium: Papier-mâché sculpture with light fixture

Dimensions: 50 cm
Weight: 440 grams

Status: Available

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Additional Info: This is a one-of-a-kind original artwork. All copyright and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.

Description: The Enlightened embodies a poetic fusion of sculpture and function. With its elongated form and tilted head, the figure evokes both fragility and resilience. The illuminated bulb placed atop the head transforms the work into a lamp, symbolizing thought, awareness, and the spark of imagination. Subtle surface textures and hand-carved details emphasize the tactile quality of papier-mâché, reinforcing the artist’s exploration of materiality and metaphor.

About the Artist: Nadia Motaghi (b. 1994) is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, illustration, and painting. With an academic background in English literature and graphic design, her practice reflects a sharp visual literacy rooted in both language and form. Motaghi has led workshops in visual arts and participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the Middle East. Her work often explores the emotional dimensions of material, space, and movement through a poetic lens.