Jorgensen Gallery Opened Flesh and Fable Exhibition
The Storrs exhibition features multimedia works by artist Afarin Rahmanifar exploring identity and Iranian myth.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Jorgensen Gallery recently debuted Flesh and Fable, a new exhibition showcasing multimedia works by Afarin Rahmanifar. The collection explores the intersection of myth, culture, and the artist’s personal history.
Why it matters
The exhibition aims to reclaim characters from the Shahnameh poem, highlighting their cultural significance after they were marginalized following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It provides a platform for Rahmanifar to connect her evolving sense of self with her Iranian heritage.
The collection includes three series titled Women of Shahnameh, Threads of Silence, and Anatomic Myth of Self. The exhibition features a diverse range of media, including sculptures, charcoal drawings, animations, and paintings on vellum paper.
The players
Afarin Rahmanifar
An artist who has lived in exile from Iran since 1989 and uses her work to explore cultural and personal identity.
Jorgensen Gallery
A gallery located in Storrs that hosts artistic exhibitions and cultural programming.
The details
The Anatomic Myth of Self series utilizes anatomical forms painted and cut into layers, which are then assembled on wood panels alongside textile mosaics. Throughout the gallery space, the artist incorporates animation to transform the surrounding atmosphere and imagery.
Timeline
1979 marked the Islamic Revolution in Iran, which altered governance and gender roles.
Afarin Rahmanifar has lived in exile from Iran since 1989.
The Flesh and Fable exhibition opened on September 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Rahmanifar’s work mirrors a broader trend in contemporary art where exiled creators use multimedia platforms to bridge cultural gaps created by political upheaval. This exhibition highlights how artists are increasingly utilizing digital animation and textile combinations to challenge traditional storytelling paradigms.
Visitors to the Jorgensen Gallery can now view the multi-series exhibition in person to experience the layered sculptural works and integrated animations. The gallery provides the public an opportunity to engage with these multimedia pieces firsthand in the Storrs area.
The takeaway
Art serves as a vital tool for preserving narratives that are pushed to the fringes by political and social changes. Readers can implement this approach by researching local artists who document historical or cultural shifts through contemporary media.
Further reading
For more on the local art scene, visit the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Campus.
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