Inspired by Ahmed Nadalian : sand prints

"I have always been interested in making bridges: bridges between ancient symbols and new media, bridges between folk art and intellectual art." 

                                                                                         Ahmed Nadalian

I recently discovered the work of Iranian artist Ahmed Nadalian and was so inspired by his prints in the sand, carved stones, ephemeral environmental art and his wisdom.

The covered stone imprints are mine obviously and all the other amazing prints are those of this very talented artist. Many of these were part of the Persian Gulf Environmental Art Festival in 2007 that took place in Iran. 

"I made a big cylinder seal and printed images of fish along the beach. This seal was then left on the coast for the ocean to take away. It was dedicated to the unknown fisherman who may discover it. Very soon I came back to notice this gift had been accepted." says Ahmed.

I think I might just leave a covered stone or merfish the next time I travel to a beach with sea stones as a small offering. If you ever find one please let me know:)

Comments

[jan]

Oh how beautiful - I love your designs alongside his, so lovely.

[onegoldensun]

I absolutely love this artwork that you are sharing. I really enjoy the fleeting glimse of something beautiful, and how this is the way of nature. Your prints are beautiful, and I would love to find your crocheted stone in the ocean some day!

[Geninne]

Those hedgehogs are too much! Thank you for sharing this amazing artist with us Margie, it was a real treat. I'm in love with the imprints of your covered stones. I'll have to tell a shark friend of mine to pick up your covered stone in the Canada shore and bring it down to Acapulco where I can pick it up ;) If only!

[Sonia]

Oh Margie, thank you so much for introducing me to this wonderful Iranian artist, his art is absoluteling remarkable, and it has the same sensivity as you. Your imprint with the covered stone is simply Beautiful. :) I also love his (and your) idea of living a gift, that's so sweet, and this world needs sweetness & kindness.
Much love to you today my friend oxoxo

[Dorit]

Amazing! Incredibly beautiful!

[Patricia]

I will be looking for one!