Join us and Iranian artist Sharzadian for a magical afternoon of storytelling and creativity inspired by The Conference of the Birds, the timeless Persian poem by Farid ud-Din Attar.
In this beautiful tale, a flock of birds embark on a journey in search of truth and discover that the answer they seek lies not in one leader, but in their unity and the connections they share with one another.
Inspired by this story, children will each create a unique mirrored feather using colour, shape and reflective materials. At the end of the workshop, all of the individual feathers will be brought together to form a single Simorgh, a mythical bird and a collective artwork created by many hands and many voices.
Through making, storytelling and collaboration, participants will explore ideas of imagination, perspective, belonging and the beauty that emerges when individual pieces come together to create something larger.
Sharzadian is an Iranian artist based in Lisbon whose work explores light, perception and transformation through mirror, glass and mixed media. Inspired by Persian poetry and literature, her artworks invite viewers to look again, shift perspective and discover new ways of seeing themselves and the world around them.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including a permanent commission in Tangier and presentations during Lisbon Design Week.
Dona Ajuda is a cultural and environmental initiative based in the former Mercado do Rato in Lisbon. The space hosts a diverse programme of community events, workshops, exhibitions, and creative projects that promote sustainability, collaboration, and participation for people of all ages.
For more information, visit donaajuda.pt
