The Guardian of Light

Artist: Nadia Motaghi

Medium: Papier-mâché sculpture

Dimensions: 35 cm
Weight: 500 grams

Availability: 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 Guardian of Light is a sculptural figure with a striking presence, designed to hold a candle at its crown. Its elongated facial features and textured papier-mâché surface bring forth a character that feels both ancient and contemporary. The play of firelight atop the figure turns it into a symbolic vessel of illumination, part totem, part sentinel. Through its quiet strength and enigmatic expression, the piece resonates as both functional object and contemplative art.

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, as well as a diploma in graphic design, her work demonstrates a keen visual literacy that is 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 practice often explores the emotional dimensions of material, space, and movement through a poetic lens.