Giant statues

The Sailor at the Persian Gulf desalination site connects a Bandar Abbas narrative with a landmark sculpture. Its ship, figure and sail illustrate the relationship between large-scale artwork, coastal identity and the conditions of its setting.

The Ferdowsi case documents a giant sculpture’s fabrication process, from maquettes and segmentation to production. The project account also records constraints on its final placement, distinguishing fabrication from installation in a public setting.

Battle of Rostam and the Dragon in Bushehr connects a Shahnameh narrative and a design inspired by Farshchian’s work with sculpture in a marine setting. The case presents the artistic experience and the challenges of placing a cultural landmark in an unusual location.

The Ferdowsi bust at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad connects monumental art with the cultural identity of a university setting. This portfolio case presents the design and artistic-management process behind a landmark while retaining the project’s narrative and credits.

Rostam’s Glory at the entrance to Ghahramanan Amusement Park combines the Shahnameh epic with comic characterisation and monumental scale. This SARAAJ project illustrates a landmark sculpture’s role in destination identity and the beginning of a visitor’s story-led experience.