Asmar Tayyebi

DAVVAR | 2024
tufted yarn on Canvas, 80x80cm

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The word “Davvar” in Persian means Orbiting. The philosophy behind the artwork, Davvar is the belief that everything in this universe comes from a unified source of existence (known as God in many religions and/or energy, light, supreme according to many other cultures and beliefs). Not only everything is originated from this wholesome source but is also revolving around it and will eventually reunite and weld back into it.

Mappa Mundi is depicted as a group of concentric circles. These circles are in different shades of human skin colors. Meaning, all human beings no matter what nationality, race or ethnicity are from the same essence. All of them are concentric to the same red color at the core. Blood, this beautiful red elixir of life is a common denominator no matter what race, culture or era humans are from. Yarn has been used as the main medium of this work. The concept behind this goes to the origin of a ‘map’ or as the Latin root of the word “mappa,” meaning in antiquity a napkin, a cloth or flag. The weaved yarns give the same correspondence as fabric and cloth and is literally the Mappa of the Mundi.

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ASMAR TAYYEBI

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Asmar Tayebi, born in 1980 is a self-taught artist specializing in the art of tufting rugs. Originally from Persia, Asmar draws deep inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Persian rug-making. With each piece, they translate their unique ideas and designs into tactile expressions of art, weaving yarns to craft intricate and meaningful rugs. Blending traditional influences with modern aesthetics, Asmar brings a fresh, contemporary approach to an ancient craft, making each rug not only a functional item but also a vivid work of art.