Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakuvi by Faig Ahmed

Azerbaijani artistFaig Ahmedis known for his mesmerizing textile masterpieces.

He debutedDoubts, an intricate red tapestry in 2020 after COVID-19 interrupted his artistic practice.

EntitledShams Tabrizi,Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakuvi, andNizami Ganjavi, the three textile works ofPIRappear almost liquid.

Faig Ahmed Artist Creates Avant-Garde Carpets Which Appear to Melt Into Viscous Puddles

“Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakuvi” by Faig Ahmed

Each piece descends the walls of the gallery, pooling on the floor like rivers of paint.

Viewers are all at once entranced by color, history, and mysticism.

As such, the new textile works bring together the rich history of Azerbaijan.

Faig Ahmed Melting Rug Sapar Contemporary

“Doubts”

PIRis currently on view atSapar Contemporaryin New York until January 17, 2022.

To learn more about these beautiful works and the artist behind them, exploreAhmed’s website.

Textile artist Faig Ahmed creates melting carpet installations in brilliant woven designs.

Faig Ahmed Melting Rug

“Nizami Ganjavi”

Doubts

Ahmed is inspired by the history and culture of his homeland of Azerbaijan.

Gautama

Shams Tabrizi

Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakuvi at Sapar Contemporary

Surreal Carpet by Faig Ahmed

“Speech of Birds”

Surreal Carpet by Faig Ahmed

“Gautama”

Faig Ahmed Melting Rug

“Shams Tabrizi”

Faig Ahmed Melting Rug Sapar Contemporary

“Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakuvi” at Sapar Contemporary