Afruz Amighi

Amighi, an Iranian artist now living in New York, creates installation pieces that play with pattern and light. Working on thin, plastic sheets (to mimic refugee tents), Amighi cuts out traditional pattern motifs from Iran in intricate detail. They are quite beautiful, stunning actually, and fairly politically loaded; enough of both to earn her  a prestigious Jameel Prize and lots of press. Amighi’s work is truly stunning, and I can’t wait to see it in person... I will look for it while in New York in a few weeks!
The gallery website:
http://www.nicellebeauchene.com/afruzamighi.html

“poppy garden” detail, exact media and dimensions unlisted. 

“1001 Pages” exact media and dimensions unlisted.