Studio Orsi’s sculpture by the sea

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Jamileh Jahangiri is the founder of Studio Orsi, a research-based, invention-friendly architecture design studio based in Seaforth, with experience working across cultural, educational, sports and commercial projects, both locally and internationally.

Edcon Steel was proud to support her latest sculpture, “Ravage”, which recently featured in Les Sculptures Refusées, an artist-run exhibition in Manly.

The artist

Jamileh has been captivated by architecture since she was a child growing up in Iran.

“I remember a school tour to the historical museum of Borjuerdi House in Kashan when I was 11 years old,” Jamileh explains.

“It was the first time I felt the profound impact of architecture. Since then, I have been driven to pursue architectural excellence.”

And that is what she has done. Jamileh now has more than 20 years of architectural experience, completed a Bachelor’s degree in architecture and a Master’s degree from the University of Sydney, and received the 2018 David Lindner Prize.

The Sculpture

Jamileh’s pursuit of architectural excellence, combined with her passion for creating public spaces that engage with its cultural and social values, was central to her sculpture.

“This sculpture is a powerful embodiment of the unwavering resilience and determination displayed by women in the face of oppression,” Jamileh explains.

“It draws inspiration from the women’s movement that emerged in Iran in 2022 and sheds light on the global struggle of women.”

“In the aftermath of the tragic passing of Mahsa Amini, we saw the fearless actions of women who courageously took to the streets of Tehran in their fight for justice.

My sculpture captures the energy and strength of this pivotal moment and the incredible resolve of these women.

The elements

Jamileh carefully selected each element used in her sculpture to convey her message. Edcon Steel supplied the metal for the grid frame, which featured alongside sandstone and soft rubber.

“The metal grid frame represents the societal pressures that women face. like an inescapable cage,” Jamileh explains.

“The sandstone blocks represent the weight of societal expectations and cultural norms, while also symbolising the the enduring spirit of women facing adversity.

Finally, the soft rubber, featured as a ballooning mass, represents the inner strength that women demonstrate as they resist societal pressures and strive for freedom.

In essence, “Ravage” narrates the transformative journey of women as they break through societal barriers, cultural norms, and religious constraints. Each sandstone block represents the obstacles women confront and overcome on their path to freedom.

“Ravage” was exhibited at QStation in Manly from October 21st to November 12th 2023.

“I really have such heartfelt appreciation for Edcon’s support of our sculpture,” Jamileh says.

“It has been instrumental in bringing this artwork to life.”

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