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Atelier Samadieh is a cultural initiative that promotes literature and art as a means of reflecting on human values. With annual literary competitions, it supports writers and artists in expressing themes such as justice, equality and good character.
The mission of the Atelier is to disseminate meaningful works, encouraging creativity in various artistic forms.
Founded in memory of Samadieh Fakhar, it is a place of inspiration and dialogue that celebrates culture and hospitality.
Enter the free competition and win a publication on the Atelier website and social media!

ADAM'S ODYSSEY

It is a "conscientizing" journey.

"Adamo, a symbol somewhat transparent of man,is also a determinete dog that acts as a dog, but, therefore, it is also a universal symbol of Man ( again the ' M' is capital) in the best of traditional Persian literature. Parvin's art is thus between realism and symbolism, and I would say, having the values of both."

Alessandro Bausani

Winners of 2021 THEY WATCHED, SEEN, PARTICIPATED, WON!

The three selected poems correspond, on different levels, to the evaluation criteria adopted by the Jury:

1. Relation to one or more of the proposed topics
2. Content and effectiveness of the work in verse
3. Metrics, rhythm and balance of the work in verse

Criteria and presentation of the winning poems Seeking for you

The topic is relevant to the Hidden Word Inner Life, urging us to seek peace, renouncing ourselves. The text expresses the struggle and suffering of those who cannot find themselves in their introspective solitude, at times finding Nothing.
Eventually letting then freely fly the Soul, relying, giving up on its own ego-centrism.

In the deep darkness that resembles me

The text evokes the Hidden Words of Equality and Justice, both in connection with the topic of diversity. It can be cause of despair for those who know they are the bearer, without reaching the solace of awareness of having been "all created from a same substance", on which the principle of Equality is based. The same topic, from the perspective of who faces diversity from outside, also reveals the widespread renunciation of "knowing by own knowledge", which generates prejudice regarding all otherness, contravening the basic principle of Justice.

Bearing

The text expresses the idea that active life is deeply rooted in human condition, which is expressed through it, and that only through it individual and collective benefits can be achieved. Thus, according to the spirit of Service, individual action can affect the
spiritual level as well.

BY GATHERING THE ALPHABETS OF ALL PEOPLES IN THE WORLD WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW UNITARIAN MEANING

Atelier Samadieh announces its third edition of the International Literary Competition Samadieh, organized by Parvin Soleimani Ardakani in memory of her mother Samadieh Soleimani Ardakani

This competition wants to promote through the expression of the literary talent reflections about topics which are important for a conscious participation in the common human condition. This free, autonomous, independent reality recognizes equal dignity to all participants, and guarantees total impartiality of judgment. Atelier Samadieh operates nationally and internationally.
The main theme of the Competition is inspired by the reading and analysis of the work "The Hidden Words" written by Mīrzā Ḥusain ‛Ali Nūrī partly in Arabic and partly in Persian in Baghdad around 1857-1858.
The text is in the form of a compendium of aphorisms or short expositions, 71 in Arabic and 82 in Persian, in which Mīrzā Ḥusain ‛Ali illustrates the essence of religious truth and the nature of man whom he urges to abandon his materiality and to rise spiritually. Mirza Husayn-‘Alí invites man to cultivate knowledge, righteousness, to love God and behave accordingly.

Essays

Prose

Poetry

Graphic Novels

Last edition award

Title: I colombi VIII
Technique: Halftone, personal technique
Dimension: 25 x 33 cm.
Production date: 2009
Work by Fatih Mika, born in Istanbul in1956, teacher of printmaking techniques in Florence.
Solo exhibitions more than 70. Many international exhibitions.

ATELIER SAMADIEH

The Atelier was born in memory of Samadieh, that is why her name is positioned at the base of the monogram, as a founding and structuring idea

*Realization*
The logo consists of a monogram, which appears at first sight as the letter A, while it is formed by the union of letters A (Atelier) and the S (Samadieh).
The monogram is irradiated by a series of rays that originate from the name Samadieh; this metaphor is based on the idea of memory that, despite its abstract and impalpable character, is guiding, illuminating and inspiring us and finally becomes the place of art.

*Conclusion*
The logo tells us the story behind the Atelier's origin: the will (rays of light) to create an Atelier that hosts several artistic expressions in the same place (monogram formed by the union of the letters 'A' and 'S') takes origin and inspiration from Samadieh´s memory (her name is written in Persian at the center at the base of the composition). 

Jury JURY MEMBERS

mariastellaagnoli

Maria Stella Agnoli

pistolesi

Sadro Pistolesi

juliosavi

Julio Savi

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