Persian calligraphy artwork by Somayeh Gholami

Description: This Persian calligraphy painting is inspired by the famous verse by the Persian poet Hafez:

«جان بی جمال جانان میل جهان ندارد»

“A soul without the beauty of the beloved has no desire for the world.”

The work connects the rich tradition of Persian poetry and Persian calligraphy with a contemporary visual approach. Rather than treating the text only as something to be read, the calligraphic forms create an expressive visual language, exploring the relationship between poetry, emotion, letterforms, and abstraction. The painting reflects the enduring connection between Iranian literature, Persian calligraphy, and contemporary art.