The Holder

Artist: Nadia Motaghi

Medium: Papier-mâché sculpture

Dimensions: 44 cm
Weight: 778 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: With calm eyes and a subtle smile, the Holder presents a quiet figure bearing presence and function. Atop its flat, hat-like surface sits a space designed to hold incense sticks, turning this sculptural form into a vessel for ritual and scent. The minimalist body, defined by soft creases and a delicate posture, evokes both warmth and detachment. The small pocket on its chest, while able to carry objects, is an invitation to interpret: a symbol, a gesture, or simply a detail to hold attention.

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 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 practice often explores the emotional dimensions of material, space, and movement through a poetic lens.