Ye 2

Azita Panahpour Iranian

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Made of cut steel, this sculpture consists of a chain of twelve ‘ye’ letters that are rotated and interwoven to form a dynamic structure that transcends its original phonetic role, transforming it into a purely visual and lyrical expression. The letters are positioned at various angles as they sit on the white concrete-like pedestal and cascade down its side.


As if pulled by gravity, the letters create a sense of cohesion while simultaneously appearing to tumble downward. The interplay of movement and structure highlights a tension between the script’s inherent lightness and elegance and the force of nature anchoring it with its weight and mass.

Ye 2, Azita Panahpour (Iranian, born Tehran, 1965), Steel and acrylic painted wood

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