"Nothing in this world or the next compares to the value of a single strand of your hair." — Kamal Jafari
Presenting my handcrafted calligraphy piece featuring this
exquisite Persian verse: "بر دو جهان نمى دهم يك سر تار موى تو,"
which translates to "I would not trade a single strand of your hair for the two worlds."
I am an artist and I hold an Associate Degree in Carpet Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Handicrafts from Iran, and have worked as an independent artist in both Iran and Canada. My work explores memory, identity, and emotion through a modern and minimal lens. I focus on simplicity, not because the ideas are simple, but because I believe emotions can be communicated clearly without unnecessary complexity. I use calligraphy in a way that allows the shape of words to form animal figures, carefully matching meaning and form, and I incorporate pointillism, wood carving, engraving, sculpture, and illumination to add detail and depth, building each piece slowly and intentionally. The works I create reflect both personal experiences and broader human themes. They are designed to evoke feeling, invite reflection, and connect viewers to subtle narratives through clean forms and thoughtful details. My innovative approach transforms words into visual forms and textures, creating work that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant. I have exhibited my work at Art Vancouver, International Art Gallery, Vancouver, and Gostaran Iranshah, Vancouver.
More artwork by Bolourak
Restraint
Void
Silent Path
Joyride
Stay
Listen
Trueheart
Desire
Love
Void
Nothing
Wood
Have an idea in mind?
Post a job and interested artists will be in touch to discuss your project.