I Was DeadRumi Persian Calligraphy Dance Canvas

Created as meaningful Persian wall art, I Was Dead brings a graceful sense of movement together with flowing Persian calligraphy into a modern setting. Its balanced contemporary palette gives the artwork enough presence to anchor a room while leaving space for the poetry, symbolism, and personal associations to remain central.

Poetry and Meaning

Drawing on the poetic tradition associated with Rumi, I Was Dead explores joyful surrender, inner freedom, and movement toward love. The visual flow makes dance a metaphor for transformation, carrying the eye through the composition with energy and grace.

مرده بدم زنده شدم گریه بدم خنده شدم
دولت عشق آمد و من دولت پاینده شدم
گفت که دیوانه نه‌ای لایق این خانه نه‌ای

The original-language inscription is preserved as part of the artwork’s cultural voice, while the English title offers a concise guide to its central idea.

Designed for Meaningful Spaces

I Was Dead is well suited to a home, office, hospitality setting, creative studio, or meaningful gift display. Its balanced contemporary palette works with calm interiors that benefit from a culturally meaningful focal point, and its cultural focus makes it a thoughtful gift for a wedding, housewarming, Nowruz, birthday, or anyone connected to Persian art.

Canvas Details

• Gallery-wrapped, made-to-order canvas
• Printed with fade-resistant, water-based HP Latex inks
• Professionally stretched over a durable wooden support frame
• Canvas depth is selected for the ordered size and may be 0.75, 1.25, or 1.5 inches
• Ready to hang with mounting hardware included
• Available in multiple sizes

Looking for a different size, color palette, poem, or personalized version? Contact ORIAVI to discuss a custom order.