Made By Naime
Artist: Naime Pakniyat
Naime began blending pixel art with the traditional painting of her homeland in
2016. In 2022, she created her first short animated film, “Gambit.” Her work
introduces a distinct visual language, drawing inspiration from Persian
miniatures of the 13th and 14th centuries, while also paying homage to the 8-bit
art of the early internet—a nostalgia that continues to resonate deeply within
today’s community. In June 2024, she presented her personal brand ‘Made By Naime’
to add pixel art to everyday products. By merging pixel art, a symbol of
modernity, with the traditional elements of ancient times, she strives to preserve cultural heritage
from fading into obscurity.
Grand Bazaar
The third design from the Charsu collection is inspired by the Grand Bazaar
of Tabriz. The exact date of construction of this complex is unknown; however,
records of travelers visiting this complex in the 4th century AH (1000 AD) have
been found. In this design, the four corners of this bazaar (Imam Jomeh Mosque,
Mozzafarieh Timcheh, Amir Caravanserai, and Amir Timcheh) are depicted together.
The Charsu collection embodies life of our homeland in the not-so-distant past,
a time when the bazaar, square, and citadel housed an array of buildings in their four corners.
