Memories of destruction, Portrait of My Mother 1981

"Memories of Destruction, Portrait of My Mother" is a 1981 work by Iranian artist Aydin Aghdashloo. The realistic drawing depicts a woman seated with a richly decorated blue and white vase. The vase’s intricate floral and geometric designs are characteristic of traditional Iranian ceramics, adding an element of cultural heritage to the composition. This piece exemplifies Aghdashloo’s exploration of personal memory and its intersection with cultural and political contexts.