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The sculpture Vohuman occupies the uppermost position in the vast and astonishing installation Bundahishn—placed precisely above the figure of Ahura Mazda. It is not merely one among the 82 sculptures constituting the work; it bears a distinct philosophical reading: a figure with closed eyes, holding a fish to its chest. Fallahi’s Vohuman is the wounded guardian of life—an entity that, in a chaotic world, brings forth good thoughts not by force, but through an embrace.
The sculpture Ahura Mazda, at the heart of Elham Fallahi’s monumental installation Bundahishn, is not merely one among its 82 sculptures but the conceptual, visual, and philosophical core of the work—the point where chaos and waste are transfigured into creation and meaning.
Bundahishn, an installation sculpture by Elham Fallahi, is a work about the philosophy of creation and mythical gods who are the protectors and guardians of nature. Suspended between earth and sky, the work occupies an impressive six by six by four meters in the private showroom of the Raha Gallery Collection.
Elham Fallahi is regarded as one of the Middle East's most environmentally conscious artists. She pursued academic studies in painting and art, and her works of art convey a narrative and story that is relevant to the audience of today. Her visual narrative explores the invisible realm and myths that have been revered and interpreted in a mysterious manner throughout history. She is currently becoming more and more well-liked in both Iran and America.