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Roksana Pirouzmand — Rash 1
Roksana Pirouzmand

Rash 1

2021

Rash 1 is a compact ceramic work by Iranian-born artist Roksana Pirouzmand, measuring just 10.2 × 20.3 centimeters, yet carrying a density of material and conceptual intent that exceeds its modest scale. Created in 2021, the piece reflects Pirouzmand's ongoing investigation into the body, vulnerability, and the psychological weight embedded in physical form. Ceramic, as a medium, brings an inherent tension to this subject matter, its fired permanence set against the fragility and impermanence suggested by the work's title, which evokes skin conditions, eruption, and the body's involuntary responses to internal or external pressure. Pirouzmand works across sculpture and installation, drawing on her background and lived experience to probe themes of displacement, identity, and bodily autonomy. Rash 1 fits within this broader practice as an intimate, hand-held object that invites close looking and tactile consideration. The work is signed by the artist, affirming its status as an original piece within her developing body of work, which has attracted growing critical attention in both European and North American contexts. Currently presented through Make Room, the piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire an early sculptural work from an artist whose reputation continues to build with considerable momentum. For collectors drawn to ceramics that operate outside decorative convention, Rash 1 offers a compelling entry point into Pirouzmand's practice. Its small scale makes it versatile within a collection while its conceptual grounding ensures it holds its own in thoughtful company. This is a work that rewards sustained attention, functioning simultaneously as object, metaphor, and mark of a singular artistic sensibility.

Medium
Ceramic
Overall
Signed
Yes

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Roksana Pirouzmand, Rash 1, 2021

Rash 1 is a compact ceramic work by Iranian-born artist Roksana Pirouzmand, measuring just 10.2 × 20.3 centimeters, yet carrying a density of material and conceptual intent that exceeds its modest scale. Created in 2021, the piece reflects Pirouzmand's ongoing investigation into the body, vulnerability, and the psychological weight embedded in physical form. Ceramic, as a medium, brings an inherent tension to this subject matter, its fired permanence set against the fragility and impermanence suggested by the work's title, which evokes skin conditions, eruption, and the body's involuntary responses to internal or external pressure. Pirouzmand works across sculpture and installation, drawing on her background and lived experience to probe themes of displacement, identity, and bodily autonomy. Rash 1 fits within this broader practice as an intimate, hand-held object that invites close looking and tactile consideration. The work is signed by the artist, affirming its status as an original piece within her developing body of work, which has attracted growing critical attention in both European and North American contexts. Currently presented through Make Room, the piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire an early sculptural work from an artist whose reputation continues to build with considerable momentum. For collectors drawn to ceramics that operate outside decorative convention, Rash 1 offers a compelling entry point into Pirouzmand's practice. Its small scale makes it versatile within a collection while its conceptual grounding ensures it holds its own in thoughtful company. This is a work that rewards sustained attention, functioning simultaneously as object, metaphor, and mark of a singular artistic sensibility.

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
overall: 10.2 x 20.3 cm
Year
2021
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Make Room

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