
It is only when the mirror is turned inside-out that its autonomy as an object is explicated. MIRROR collection motto is: “To truly see a mirror one should look at it from behind” It is only when the mirror is turned inside-out that its autonomy as an object is explicated. MIRROR collection motto is: “To truly see a mirror one should look at it from behind”
Aref Montazeri was born in Tehran, Iran in 1986. He is a sculptor removed from conventional practices, he pursues a novel approach to mirror art that involves large numbers of mirror cuts and meticulous attention to detail. Conceptually, he follows an approach he has termed ‘mirror follows narrative’, which favors materialism over ornamentalism and resilience of design over buildability. Read More…
His design apparatus consists of three criteria: Narrative, Material and Technique. Which is also the way he looks at art and creates it. He started his training during the time he collaborated with Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian on design and fabrication of around 60 sculptures (2009-2015). He also was involved in fabrication of Parviz Tanavoli’s sculptures and jewelries (2012-2014). He was artist-in-residence and collaborated with TUIC (Tehran Urban Innovation Center) on research projects in areas such as smart techniques and innovative materials (2016-2018). In a collaboration with Maleki Collection in Beaulieu-sur-Mer in south of France, he has fabricated 4 sculptures including the most laborious mirror artwork titled “PARADOX” which consists of 55,000 mirror pieces and also the tallest mirror artwork titled “SIMORGH 14” which is 6 meters tall (2018-present). Read More…
It is only when the mirror is turned inside-out that its autonomy as an object is explicated. MIRROR collection motto is: “To truly see a mirror one should look at it from behind” It is only when the mirror is turned inside-out that its autonomy as an object is explicated. MIRROR collection motto is: “To truly see a mirror one should look at it from behind”

MIRROR 14, 2014
MEDIUM: mirror – polymer – glitter – steel
DIMENSIONS: 14 parts, each 210 x 20 x 3 cm
Installation: 210 x 210 x 20 cm
EDITION: 3 + 2AP

MIRROR 9, 2018
MEDIUM: mirror – polymer – wood
DIMENSIONS: 105 x 70 x 7 cm
EDITION: 3 + 2AP


Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan at Abu Dhabi Art

Interview with XIBT Magazine
