# Limited Semi-Biographical Artwork Arghavan Khosravi Embodies her Youth for UNCERTAINTY By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncertainty References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/arghavan-khosravi-uncertainty-case-studyo)  New York-based artist Arghavan Khasravi was born in Iranian and it is her juxtaposing upbringing that inspires her artwork, spotlighted in her new UNCERTAINTY series. Growing up in Iran, she draws these cultural influences and applies them to her work through the use of materials, emblems, and symbols. Now working together with Cawse Studyo, the UNCERTAINTY series is a semi-biographical piece of work. She recreates an [original painting from 2020](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) using a tradition that is true to her background, [Persian tapestry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-st-george). It dates back to over 2,500 years ago when [Persian rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii) were first created to cover the ground for nomadic tribesmen who were looking for a durable base again the different elements of the time. Image Credit: Case Studyo, Arghavan Khosravi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Semi-biographical Artwork:** Opportunity to combine traditional art techniques with personal narratives and cultural influences to create highly unique pieces of art. - **Cultural Juxtaposition:** Exploring the intersection of different cultural influences and creating artwork that reflects this diversity. - **Material Mixtures:** Experimenting with using traditional materials in new and unexpected ways to create innovative artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** This trend presents an opportunity for artists to push boundaries of traditional art techniques and narrative storytelling. - **Textiles and Manufacturing:** The use of Persian tapestry in artwork may inspire new collaborations between artists and textile manufacturers. - **Cultural Heritage and Education:** These pieces could be used as a tool to educate and showcase different cultural narratives and histories in museums and educational institutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iranian-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saba-yazdjerdi.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Iran-Inspired Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-persia.md) - [Iranian Fabric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-fabric-design.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md)