Koorosh Nejad
Rediscovering Our Roots
A journey through the symbols, myths and landscapes that shaped the human imagination.
Chapter I - Art of Symbols
The myths we created
Before stories were written, they were drawn.
Every civilisation has searched for a visual language capable of expressing what words could not: creation and destruction, faith and fear, power and sacrifice, the sun and the sea, life and death.
Learn more about the Art of Symbols here.
Chapter II - Seven Seas
The oceans we crossed
Throughout human history, the sea has represented the unknown.
Before maps were complete and before horizons were understood, humanity looked towards the ocean with equal measures of fear and wonder.
The sea was a boundary, a challenge, and an invitation — a vast realm where courage was tested, and destiny was revealed. In my journey, ships are symbols of exploration, migration, discovery, exile, destiny and the search for meaning.
Learn more about my Seven Seas series here.
Chapter III - Cave Art
The origins we left behind
Long before humanity learned to write, our ancestors painted on cave walls to preserve their experiences, beliefs and understanding of the world. These early marks were far more than decoration. They were the first attempts to transform memory into image, experience into story, and observation into meaning. Cave art marks the beginning of humanity's visual language.
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Learn more about Cave Art here.
See Cave Art and mythology articles here.
Project Hafez
Beyond canvas and pigment, Koorosh also expresses his artistic vision through music. As a composer, guitarist, and singer, he creates songs inspired by the timeless wisdom of Eastern philosophy. Drawing from the poetry of Hafez, Rumi, and other great mystics, his melodies and lyrics explore the same enduring themes that shape his paintings—identity, love, spirituality, and the search for meaning.
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Join him to sing, whirl, and reflect.
​See the albums released under Project Hafez here.
