These are dioramas of my memories of growing up in Shiraz, Iran. Some memories are pleasing, some painful.

Art helps me cope with self-imposed exile from my home. It heals my depression because it makes my memories and feelings concrete.

I believe sharing these memories can bring benefits to others.

Be sure to tell me what you think by leaving a note in the guestbook. There’s a comment box at the bottom of each diorama also. And please join my mailing list if you’d like me to alert you when new content is added.

Why Bilingual Text?

I share with both English-speakers and Iranians back home by providing both Farsi and English text side-by-side.

Reading the same text side-by-side in both Farsi and English makes learning either language easier.

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Funding

Niccu Tafarrod is a fiscal year 2022 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.