Hadieh Shafie

Hadieh Shafie is an Iranian contemporary artist known for her labor-intensive works that transform rolls of paper inscribed with the Persian word 'eshgh' (love) into intricate, sculptural coils and swirling compositions. Her practice explores themes of language, identity, repetition, and the materiality of text, drawing deeply on Persian calligraphic traditions while engaging with minimalist and conceptual art. She has exhibited internationally and her works are held in significant private and institutional collections worldwide.