Shadi Habib, an Iranian artist, lecturer, and researcher, has won third prize in the 3D category of the 14th International Women’s Art Exhibition for her artwork, “The Birds’ battlefield.”
Prestigious Recognition
The “All Women Art Exhibition” is a highly regarded event in the world of visual arts. This year’s competition featured outstanding works in various categories, including painting, photography, and sculpture.
Award-Winning Artwork
Shadi Habib‘s “The Birds’ battlefield” secured third place in the 3D category. The award certificate, signed by Christopher D. Hoffman, the gallery’s director, recognizes the artwork as one of the competition’s winners.
About the Artwork
“The Birds’ battlefield” is inspired by the rules of chess, but with a unique twist: it features a circular board, unlike traditional square chessboards.
Artist’s Explanation
Shadi Habib explains: “Unlike conventional chessboards with square divisions, the spaces in this artwork are designed along a circular axis. The board symbolizes the Earth, and the pieces are abstractly crafted in the form of birds. The structure rests on three abstract birds that support the weight of the board. Below the board, there are two circular drawers for storing the pieces.”
Materials and Techniques
The artwork is crafted from various types of wood, including walnut, medlar, quince, boxwood, and jujube. It employs a range of traditional handicraft techniques, such as woodworking, delicate work, volume creation, and marquetry.
The Creative Process
The design of “The Birds’ battlefield” began in 2008, and its construction took six months. Shadi Habib acknowledges the valuable guidance of Master Mohammad Ali Vadood during this process.
About the Artist
Shadi Habib is an artist, researcher, and university lecturer. She holds a degree in art from the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and is a board member of the Vadood Wooden Arts Institute.
Habib has participated in numerous international and national events, receiving awards such as the Best Work Award (first place) at the International Women’s Competition in America (2021) and the Honorable Mention at the same competition in 2022. She also won third place at the International Design Festival in Italy in 2019 and 2020.
In addition to teaching at the university, she is the head of the education department at the Vadood Wooden Arts Institute and a member of the policy council of the National Skills Olympiad. She has participated in several specialized exhibitions, including the Iranian Jewelry Exhibition in London, the Wood Sculpture Symposium, the ECO Wooden Arts Exhibition, and the International Handicrafts Exhibition.
One of her notable achievements is her collaboration in the creation of a marquetry table for the Sahebqharanieh Palace, commissioned by the Cultural Heritage Organization.
From: mehr