One Hundred Cypresses

All aspects of one’s life—myth, inspiration, and culture—are carved into the rings of history within a tree trunk.

Inspired by the poet Saib Tabrizi (1601–1677), in June 2013, the artist traveled to Mount Damavand and planted 100 cypresses. This work combines land art with the documentation of the act, emphasizing active participation in the preservation of what one identifies with in an era marked by decay. The project engages with the material reality of the process, where nature and history are juxtaposed and intertwined.

2013

Video documentation of performance, colour/sound 2 hr 3 min, continuous loop