The art of FARRIN is entrancing.

From a short distance, the symmetrical but gentle qualities are evident but you will enjoy a closer look that reveals beautiful detail in shape, subject and color. One pattern leads to another; small patterns are part of larger patterns. Farrin’s style fits nicely within the ancient history of Persian Rug design, yet she brings her own passion and sensitivity.

 “I follow concepts of life and nature in my artwork. My design work is tied to my culture, life’s experience and personal interests so, in a sense, it’s autobiographical. I like nature and color. Most elements in Persian rugs have great meaning and reflect their close affinity with nature as a symbol of heaven. The foliate arrangements and delicate animals seen in many Persian carpets represent purity and divinity. My own work reflects and follows this tradition going back to my first design and weaving projects as a 13 year old”.

Farrin Chwalkowski (Abbas Zadeh) is an architect and designer with more than ten years’ experience in art and design. She has MSc and PhD in Architecture and Urban Design with focus on art history and design. She became interested in patterns and symbolism since childhood, which started with carpet design. She found her way to Harvard as a scholar where she worked on her research on Religions, Cultures and Symbolism. The result was published into the book: “Symbols in Art-Religion-Culture: The Soul of Nature”.  Farrin’s main emphasis is on symbolism and religion, the meaning of symbols through different religions and cultures over time and geography. Her Artwork and design work are inspired by religion, nature, culture, life’s experiences and interests.  So, in a sense, they are autobiographical. She taught at Rhode Island School of Design, and currently teaching various art and design courses at the School of Visual Arts, NYC.