Shakhnegar

Papier-mâché-mixed media

This artwork is an artistic recreation of the Hercules beetle, a creature known in nature for its strength, endurance,
and remarkable ability to move objects many times its own weight.
Its body is covered with gold leaf and adorned with motifs inspired by traditional Iranian art,
creating a bridge between the magnificence of nature and the delicacy of craftsmanship.
The black pencil placed between its horns symbolizes creativity and the power of ideas,
as if this insect carries not only physical strength but also the force of thought and imagination.