{"product_id":"shah-syeda-title-masks-of-the-mind","title":"Shah, Syeda title: Masks of the MInd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyeda Shah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasks of the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 x 24 x 1.5\", framed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40 x 26 x 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic a\u003cimg\u003end Textured Paste on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$420\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Masks of the Mind\" explores the layers we present to the world and the truths we keep within. Geometric patterns and luminous mandalas symbolize identity, resilience, and reflection, inviting viewers to look beyond appearances and discover the quiet harmony hidden beneath life's complexities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a reflection of my heart’s dialogue with Moroccan tradition—where geometry becomes language and every curve carries memory. Working under Arabesque Reflections, I root my process in the timeless aesthetics of Berber, Arab, and Andalusian design. The layered mandala at the center echoes the rhythm of zellige tilework, while the filigree borders borrow their softness from carved wooden doors and embroidered textiles that have shaped generations before us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep reds, blacks, and teals move like the pulse of an old marketplace—alive, textured, and grounded—while the white floral motifs offer a breath of light, almost like an invitation to stillness. I want this piece to feel both ancient and current, like something you’ve known forever yet are seeing with new eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy goal with this work is to honor the artisans whose hands built the visual language I carry today, while giving it a modern edge that speaks to the next generation. It is a continuation of tradition, a reminder of where we come from, and a quiet push forward into where we’re going.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"September All Media Exhibition 2026","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52475593589038,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Shah_Syeda_MasksofTheMind_MixedMedia_420.jpg?v=1787071374","url":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/products\/shah-syeda-title-masks-of-the-mind","provider":"Crossroads Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}