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 Nahid Marandi

The idea originated in 1997, when I received some hand-made ilk fabrics and books on the Nomads of Iran. The words and pictures in these books presented people of great strength and honour. Despite their harsh environments and living with only the basic necessities, the men and women of these tribes have stayed true to their belief, their values and their way of life for hundreds of years.

I was particularly interested in the dynamic lifestyles of the women in these tribes.  I wanted to present these women and their roles and their relationships in their dynamic and colourful environment. My idea was to create these women using the hand-made silk fabrics that they themselves had created. This was the beginning of Tableaus.

In 1998, I traveled to London, England to display m work. There was  a great deal of interest in the Tableaus because of their novelty and originality. This inspired me to put more focus into creating these Tableaus.

Since then I have continued to create Tableaus of women form different cultures and backgrounds. All the women in Tableaus have one thing in common, and that is their search for enlightenment. Each piece is a symbol of every woman who believes in herself and in the roles that she plays in her life as a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wife and a friend.
 
It is very exciting for me to create these pieces and to experience how my art can communicate and connect with people of so many different cultures and nations. It is truly inspirational!

Nahid's art has been featured in a number of publications and television programs. She was awarded the Canada Day Award for "Unique Artistic Achievement" in 2000. Her work has been displayed in the US, Europe and Canada.

A selection of her Tableaus can be seen at
                           www.nahidart.com