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Utne Magazine May-June 2006 USA
Ahmad Nadalian
Nadalian: River Art An interview by John K. GRANDE Nadalian is an Iranian sculptor whose life's work involves engendering respect for living creatures and the natural environment. To achieve this, besides living with nature himself, he established sculpture grounds in a peaceful environment in natural surroundings. Water is a living element that contributes to his sculptures, and many of the symbols he engraves and sculpts are derived from ancient mythology and the rituals of pre-Islamic civilizations. more
By carving simple fish shapes and other forms onto small stones and river rocks, artist Ahmad Nadalian seeks to repopulate the spirit of neglected streams and rivers in his native Iran and around the world and share these treasures with future generations. more
About Ahmad Nadalian
"I was so impressed with your concept, working at low tide in the early mornings to carve signs that during the day would be concealed. It calls into question so much about time, history, language, meaning, and sculpture." More
About Ahmad Nadalian
By : Edward Lucie-Smith
In Iran, Ahmad Nadalian (b.1963) is in the process of creating an immense River Art installation along the banks and amidst the waters of the Haraz River, near Mount Damavend. More
On 14 Nov 2002 Edward Lucie-Smith in a lecture at the British Museum said: "works by Nadalian being the most advanced of its kind, especially the way in which you use the internet".
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Thanks to Alba Sotorra Spanish visual communication artist and filmmaker who recorded the events and art students: Mitham Barza, Mahmood Maktabi, Banafsheh Khas, Atefeh Khas, Zahea Shafi'abadi, Raheleh Zomorodinia, Taherh Godarzi, and Mohamad Shaf'abadi who realize this work. Photos by Ahmad Nadalian & Raheleh Zomorodinia
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