Ear Mouth

Sanaz shows at M.A.D.S. two works made in acrylic, during “Love my body” exhibition. The first one is entitled “Ear-Mouth” and it features an abstract female figure with an ear-shaped mouth and a book for her body.
Inspired by a line from Jalal Al Din Rumi’s “Masnavi” and depicted in abstract
Persian calligraphy on either side of the figure’s head: “Human beings grow
from the way of the ear, animal beings grow from the way of the mouth.” In
other words, humans grow more from listening than from speaking (mental
development). Animals grow from eating and drinking (physical development). The artist herself says: “With this work, I am expanding the concept of body to include mind. Next to the question of the meaning of life, the elegantly baffling relationship between body and mind is one of humanity’s great remaining mysteries. A similar relationship exists between ear and mouth. The mouth is the primary organ for auditory expression, providing information, kissing, and accepting physical sustenance. The ear is the primary organ for auditory reception. It receives information from spoken words, the environment, and our own mouths”. From an artistic point of view, Sanaz’s work takes up the teachings of Marc Chagall, in particular the reference to the work that the artist dedicated to his wife, entitled "Bella", is clear.  

Details:
- Medium: Acrylic on canvas (floater on vintage gray)
- Size: 30" x 40"
- Palette: Multicolor
- Signed by the artist (2020)