Persian Garden - To Make Peace in the World

December 20, 2018

“To make peace in the world” - the motto of artist couple Mehdi and Monir Ghanbeigy. This is the second year their work has been showcased at the SZ Gallery, and I feel honored they make time to be an artistic part with the Mercer Island community.

The work of Mehdi and Monir is unique. If you caught the Persian Garden last year, then you saw the impact their artistry had on the community: vibrant sculptures, decorative plates, and traditional Persian form (miniature), with a modern bent, enraptured the audience. This year was no different.

Holiday Party 2017! [PERSIAN GARDEN]

December 11, 2017

On December 1st, we kicked off the holiday season with festive cocktails, live harp music by 14-year-old, Carla Mory, sweet treats and even sweeter friends. The SZ Gallery was adorned with twinkly lights, paper flowers & holiday ornaments creating a magical vibe within our Persian Garden exhibit, by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy.

Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy
PERSIAN GARDEN

11.03.2017 - 12.31.2017

‘Persian Garden’ is an exhibit that tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir and Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics and pottery, and their mutual love and appreciation for the history of Persian art.

‘Persian Garden’ showcases a variety of Mehdi and Monir’s collaborative pieces: plates inspired by historical Iranian ceramics, large ceramic panels with modernized miniatures in gold and platinum foil, sculptures of oxen and horses inspired by ancient cave drawings, and unique vases fired in temperatures up to 2500°F heat. Handcrafting their own clay, glaze, and even their kilns all from scratch, their ceramic pieces have a distinct quality that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

SZ | GHI | LB :: Holiday Party! [12.01.06]

December 26, 2016

A huge thanks to all those who joined our Annual Holiday Party! We're so grateful for our wonderful community of Clients, Creatives & Collaborators, since our official launch on March 31, 2016. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements of all that we've got brewing at SZ... Promises to be a fun & fruitful 2017 - CHEERS!

Learn more about our Constellation of Creatives:
* Suzanne Zahr [art & architecture]
* S Z Build [general contractor]
* Gary Henderson Interiors [interior design & furnishings]
* L+B Design [visual experiences beautifully delivered]
* Anna Skibska [featured artist]

Bubbles & Bites, provided by The Islander

Thank you Bell-Anderson & PURE Insurance for your event sponsorship!

Bell-Anderson employs some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals; providing coverage for high-value homes, automobiles and Life insurance to name a few. PURE is a policyholder-owned insurer dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for responsible high net worth individuals and families. As sponsors, both are providing us with long time insurance expert Mike Donnelly, their VIP Client Advisor, to participate in our First Thursday tradition. Mike can be reached at 360-676-2578 or miked@bell-anderson.com.