‘DASTAN & TAMINA’, 2021
Medium: Gouache on cardboard
Inspired by an ancient legend by Ferdowsi, the great Persian poet
I was impressed by the courage and strength of Tamina. Therefore, I decided to illustrate this instructive legend because she refused to give up despite the prohibitions on women’s activities and decisions.
The summary of ‘DASTAN & TAMINA’
In a hard battle, Dastan, a prominent Iranian warrior, loses his horse, Rakhsh, and travels to the city in search of it. As soon as Dastan’s arrival is announced in the city, the king invites him to his place so that he may entertain him and welcome him. When Dastan arrives, the king organizes a feast, music, and dance. Tamina, the king’s daughter, falls in love with him and is enchanted by Dastan’s stories and his bravery. She secretly enters Dastan’s room and asks him to give her a brave boy like him as a memento.
