Power Portraits

Sasan Nasernia, born in Tehran in 1974 began his career primarily as a calligrapher and typography artist.
Exploring different avenues in Persian and Arabic classical and modern calligraphy, he has since expanded his techniques to include painting, print, digital work and installation.
He employs the icons of our world – past and present – to create a visual lexicon of his own. His approach to calligraphy has always been a personal journey to find novel ways to create letter forms out of the most contemporary concepts. By deconstructing the rules of Arabic and Persian calligraphy and by borrowing from the earliest types of this form of art, he has developed his signature format of writing which he playfully calls“ Crazy Kufic.” According to Nasernia “ Crazy Kufic ”and its unique characteristics allow the artist to explore the concept of fluidity and uncertainty in our natural as well as extramundane worlds. He has exhibited his work in multiple group exhibitions as well as solo shows throughout the Middle East, United States and UK. Nasernia currently lives and works in Vancouver, Canada.