Draft:Ali Rahimi Parsa

Ali Rahimi Parsa
علی رحیمی پارسا
Born	(1981-10-01) October 1, 1981 Iran
Nationality	Iranian
Known for	Conceptual art, sculpture, calligraphy painting, Art Director
Notable work	Negin Hasti, Way to Peace, Vatnam, Rabbanā

Ali Rahimi Parsa (Persian: علی رحیمی پارسا; also known as Ali Parsa) is an Iranian conceptual artist, sculptor, painter, and art director. He is primarily known for his symbolic and socially engaged collections such as Negin Hasti, Masir-e Solh (Way to Peace), and Vatnam. His works combine traditional Iranian aesthetics with the modern language of conceptual art, utilizing materials such as metals, gemstones, gold, and recycled elements. The central themes of his art focus on peace, love, suffering, homeland, spirituality, and cultural identity.

Early Life and Education

Ali Rahimi Parsa was born on a military base in Iran during the Iran–Iraq War. Growing up amid conflict profoundly shaped his perspective on suffering, resilience, peace, and spirituality.

From an early age, he showed interest in abstract forms, visual symbolism, and Iranian aesthetics. He began his artistic education by learning carpet restoration and weaving at the Iranian Carpet Museum, later earning a bachelor’s degree in carpet design. This background gave him a deep understanding of form, detail, and materials.

He also has extensive knowledge of gemstones, which play a key role in many of his conceptual works.

Career and Artistic Activity

His first major collection, Negin Hasti, was introduced in 2017. This series explores themes of love, mysticism, and philosophy. Following that, he created Vatnam (2018–2019), a conceptual jewelry collection emphasizing the connection between the human body and homeland. The word “Vatnam” intentionally uses the letter “t” to symbolize “homeland as body.”

Between 2021 and 2023, he presented Masir-e Solh (Way to Peace), a conceptual sculpture series focused on the painful path toward peace, showcasing the suffering and devastation of war. This collection was exhibited in prominent galleries such as Saless Gallery, Ariana Gallery, and Baroque Gallery.

Rabbanā

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Unveiling of the "Rabbana" painting by Homayoun Shajarian (2017)

One of Ali Rahimi Parsa’s most recognized works is the conceptual painting Rabbanā, inspired by the famous prayer by Master Mohammad-Reza Shajarian. It is the first and only artwork created with the direct approval of Master Shajarian, and at his request, was produced in only two copies. Both copies were unveiled simultaneously in 2018 by Homayoun Shajarian, who also signed each piece on behalf of his late father. The Rabbanā painting symbolically depicts the human prayer’s repetition toward the divine essence, akin to a daily spiritual ascent. All proceeds from its sale have been dedicated to supporting compatriots in need.

Artistic Philosophy

Ali Rahimi Parsa consistently emphasizes narrative coherence in his works, which is why he avoids group exhibitions and prefers to present his independent exhibitions with unified conceptual structure and storytelling.