Lion and Sun Revolution Exhibition
April 3rd, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
View Our Exhibited Artworks Below
Omid
Ohud Khedr, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
16” x 19” Framed
11” x 14” Unframed
$600
A glorious lion roars atop the Azadi Tower as a radiant sun illuminates a vast, cheering crowd. This painting symbolizes joy and the promise of a new beginning. After 47 years of oppression and hardship, hope can be felt once more. Hope (Omid, in Farsi) is the title of this piece.
As Long as There Is Breath, There Is Hope
Ohud Khedr, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
20.75” x 24.75” Framed
16” x 20” Unframed
$300
The artist created this piece on the day of Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, transforming a moment of historical significance into one of reflection and emotional release. Tears of joy mingle with deep sorrow, honoring the countless innocent lives lost over the years while embracing the possibility of renewal. Titled As Long as There Is Breath, There Is Hope, the work features Persian calligraphy rendered in the colors of the Iranian flag. Flanking the composition are a golden sword and a radiant sun, symbols of strength, resilience, and enduring light.
Horrible Memory
Ohud Khedr, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
10” x 12” Framed
8” x 10” Unframed
$250
This painting portrays the profound internal struggle of the abused feminine. Women in Iran have endured severe and deeply traumatic forms of abuse, experiences that fracture self-image, safety, and confidence. The work evokes a disrupted moment of intimacy, where the possibility of pleasure is overshadowed by intrusive memory. A single bullet symbolizes that trauma, lodged in the neck, echoing the violence that has claimed the lives of many protesters, interrupting the ability to fully live, trust, and let go.
Rustam & Rakhsh
Ohud Khedr, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
16” x 19” Framed
11” x 14” Unframed
$600
Rustam, the legendary Persian warrior, and his horse Rakhsh fought side by side, saving kingdoms and enduring countless battles together. Rakhsh was more than a mount; he was Rustam’s loyal companion, his strength, and his shadow. Inspired by Persian mythology, this painting celebrates unity, strength, and bravery, enduring qualities that continue to define the Persian people to this day.
The Prince of Zabolestan
Sunny Dillard
Watercolor
13” x 13” Framed
8” x 8” Unframed
Not for sale
This cover reflects the spirit of Iran's ancient myths and its present struggle. At its center stands the young prince of Zabolestan, holding a pomegranate - the symbol of life, destiny, and renewal - while a bird companion watches over him as a messenger of wisdom. Around him unfold two worlds: the realm of dreams and imagination, and the realm of love, suffering, and sacrifice.
The red tulips rising from the earth carry a deeper meaning rooted in Persian legend. In the Shahnameh, when the innocent prince Siyavash was unjustly killed, red tulips were said to grow from the place where his blood touched the ground. Since then, tulips have become a symbol of those who give their lives for truth, justice, and their homeland.
Today, the tulip has returned as a living symbol of the Iranian people - especially during the movement of Woman, Life, Freedom - honoring those who have died in the struggle for dignity and freedom. The tears, the hearts, and the blossoms on this cover remember the pain of these losses while affirming the enduring hope of renewal.
Like the stories within The Prince of Zabolestan, this image reminds us that even in times of darkness, courage, compassion, and the search for truth continue to guide the human heart.
Kavian Flag
Mohsen Gharib, 2026
Artificial Leather
24.75” x 21.75”
$300
Derafsh Kavian became a well-known symbol through a book known as the Shahnameh. According to the Shahnameh, Derafsh Kaviani was raised by Kaveh during his uprising against the oppression of Zahhak. Kaveh, who was a blacksmith, started a movement against injustice. Today, this symbol is still recognized by Iranians, both inside and outside the country, as a mythical sign of resistance against tyranny and oppression.
The Morning of Victory
Sanaz, 2026
Pastel
16” x 20” Framed
9” x 12” Unframed
$600
Limited Prints From $54
The sun has risen. A woman is dancing ballet, wearing a white dress, a green and red shawl, a lion and sun necklace.
Everything indicates freedom from the prison of the Islamic Republic. The woman feels the warmth of the sun on her face for the first time, the wind is blowing through her hair. The pleasant sound of birds is heard from afar. Today is the morning of victory.
The Land of Sun
Sanaz, 2026
Pastel
16” x 20” Framed
9” x 12” Unframed
$700
Limited Prints From $63
Iran is the land of sun. The cradle of civilization. With a rich history full of ups and downs. It has fallen into darkness many times and the sun has risen again. In this work, the artist has used the female hydrangea to show rebirth, with a royal crown on her head, which symbolizes a new era and a return to former glory. She has used the lion hydrangea, which is the same as power. She has placed the lion and the woman between two suns. The sun in front of the image is the symbol of the historical sun of Iran, and the sun behind the lion, which symbolizes rebirth. And finally, she has used the colors of the tricolor flag of Iran.
The Phoenix
Mohsen Gharib, 2026
Artificial Leather
28” x 24” Framed
24” x 20” Unframed
$400
In Iran, the Phoenix is considered a symbol of immortality and rebirth. When the bird reaches old age, it builds a nest and burns itself. After burning, a new phoenix rises from the ashes.
We Continue...
Sanaz Noori, 2026
Pastel
30.25” x 24.25” Framed
24” x 18.25” Unframed
$2200
Limited Prints From $198
We continue, the story of the resistance of a brave nation against the tyranny of time, a cruel and totalitarian regime. A nation that dies for freedom and human dignity. And the people who remain and do not give up. The story of mothers and fathers who dance on the graves of their children in mourning to show that they will never give up. The story of a people who proudly raise the national flag of the Lion and the Sun and declare that they will take back Iran. They made a promise to the immortal homeland, we will not give up, we continue.
Towards Freedom
Sanaz Noori, 2026
Pastel
26” x 32” Framed
19” x 24.5” Unframed
$2400
Limited Prints From $216
Towards Freedom is the story of the Lion and Sun Revolution. The people who bravely came to the field with empty hands, but their hearts were full of hope and light. This time, confident in their national leader, the pact between the Shah and the nation was renewed. With the slogans of “Long live the Shah” and “Long live Iran” and the national symbol of the Lion and Sun Flag.
Legacy of Legends
Sanaz Noori, 2025
Pastel
38” x 51” Framed
28.5” x 41.5” Unframed
$6200
Limited Prints From $558
The Legacy of Legends is a story of the battle of good over evil. The artist says for this artwork, she got inspired by the epic story of Zahhak and Fereydoun from the Shahnameh of the great Iranian poet Ferdosi. She says that today's Iran is just like the epic stories of the Shahnameh. The struggle of brave people against the oppressors of the time.
Mythological symbols are used in this work. Zahhak with snakes on his shoulders is a symbol of darkness, oppression and suffocation. Iranian fairies who come from the path of light to the earth to protect Iran and its people. The leader of the people, Rostam Dastan is the famous hero of the Shahnameh. The left side of the work depicts the national hero Arsh, who marks the border between Iran and Turan with his bow and arrow. In fact, the artist uses him as a symbol of maintaining territorial integrity.
The Kaviani flag, which symbolizes justice, is seen behind a queen with a Sassanid crown and an Achaemenid brooch. The woman in this artwork is a symbol of rebirth and equality. The Achaemenid brooch represents the antiquity and historical beauty of Iran, and the Sassanid royal crown represents the artist's desire to return to the glorious era of Iran before Islam. The colors green, white, and red, along with the lion and sun in the middle, represent the national flag of Iran.
King of Kings (In Memory of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi)
Sanaz Noori, 2025
Soft Pastel
32.5” x 27” Framed
24.5” x 19” Unframed
$3800
Limited Prints From $342
This portrait depicts the last King of Iran prior to the Revolution of 1978, alongside his Queen. The Iranian flag can be seen in the background with the symbolic lion peeking out from behind the Shah's head.
Persepolis Gate of Nations
Sanaz Noori, 2024
Soft Patel
27.75” x 34.5” Framed
18” x 24.5” Unframed
$2800
Limited Prints From $252
This artwork depicts a part of the ancient ruin architecture of Persepolis. It was named "Gate of Nations" because it was the only entrance to the throne room, requiring anyone who wanted to see the king to pass through the gate.
Woman, Life, Freedom
Sanaz Noori, 2023
Pastel
26” x 32” Framed
18.5” x 24” Unframed
$2400
Limited Prints From $216
A portrait piece of a woman wrapped in the Iranian flag, made in honor of the Iranian “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement.
Mahsa Amini
Sanaz Noori, 2023
Pastel Pencil
32.5” x 27” Framed
24” x 18.5” Unframed
$3000
Limited Prints From $270
This portrait of Mahsa Amini was completed on the first anniversary of her brutal death which led to the Iranian "Women, Life, Freedom" movement. Inspiration was drawn from Bouguereau's "Dream of Spring".
Lion and Sun
Sean Shayan Ataei, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
19.75” x 23.75” Framed
16” x 20” Unframed
$400
Lion and Sun is a symbolic work reflecting the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom. It depicts a brave firefighter, “the lion,” carrying a fallen protester, “the sun.” The composition is built on the backdrop of the Iranian flag: a green sky, a white horizon, and a red ground layered with thick palette knife strokes. This red texture represents the blood running through the streets, conveying the depth of the tragedy and the countless lives lost. The phrase at the top of the piece, “Salute to the Bravest of Iran,” honors those who risk everything for a better life. “Lion and Sun” captures both sacrifice and the enduring hope for change.
Peace
Salameh Ghaderi, 2026
Mixed Media
22” x 26” Framed
19” x 23.5” Unframed
$650
Peace was made with wood, clay, and acrylic paint. The artist created it during the early days of the war in Iran, which deeply influenced its meaning.
The artist often sees her country in tones of blue and silver colors that, to me, represent presence, hope, and freedom. The bird in the piece symbolizes her wish for her people to be free, to fly wherever they want, and to live with true freedom.
Royal Flag
Mohsen Gharib
Printed Fabric on Canvas
16.25” x 20.5” Framed
15.75” x 20 Unframed
$100
This artwork showcases the emblem of the Iranian royal flag.
Lion and Sun Flag
Mohsen Gharib
Printed Fabric on Canvas
16.25” x 19.75” Framed
15.75” x 19.75” Unframed
$100
This piece is composed of the iconic Lion and Sun emblem within the colors of the Iranian flag on a black background.