BarBeni (1981) - “Become a Heavenly Peacock” — Rumi

Description

Become a heavenly peacock, not a peacock of the earth,
For earthly beauty, in the end, lies in ambush.
— Rumi

This work is inspired by Rumi’s invitation to transcend mere outward beauty and move toward a conscious, awakened form of beauty. In a philosophical and symbolic reading, both woman and peacock embody “aware beauty”—a beauty that does not exist simply to be seen, but to carry meaning, inner strength, and identity.

Across many cultures, the peacock symbolizes immortality, perfection, spiritual awakening, and the unity of opposites. Its eye-like feathers suggest vision and awareness beyond appearances. Woman, in existential and mythological thought, represents the birth of meaning, intuition, and the bridge between body and spirit. Their union forms a harmony between external splendor and inner wisdom.

In Eastern and Persian mythology, the peacock is closely associated with paradise, light, and the lost truth. In this reading, woman is not a figure of seduction, but a guardian of mystery—just as the peacock conceals and reveals truth simultaneously through its splendor. Together, they embody a form of quiet power: a presence that does not shout, yet is unmistakably felt.

From a Jungian perspective, the peacock may be seen as an archetype of the Higher Self, while woman embodies the Anima, the force guiding the individual toward wholeness. The peacock-woman thus becomes a visual metaphor for transformation—a passage from the physical to the meaningful, from surface beauty to awakened consciousness.

Ultimately, the peacock-like woman stands as a symbol of integrated identity: a being who carries beauty not as display, but as an existential language—offering a poetic balance between gentleness and strength, silence and presence, earth and paradise.

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About BarBeni:

Behzad Mojarad Bigdeli, known by his stage name “BarBeni,” was born in 1981 in Tehran, Iran. He completed his studies in architecture and later obtained a two-year degree in sculpture from the University of Tehran.

A self-taught artist in drawing, he has held several exhibitions on themes such as freedom, human rights, and nature, winning multiple awards in the fields of cartoons and caricature.

For nearly three years, he has been living in Germany, where he has participated in several group exhibitions in Oldenburg and Hamburg.

During this time, many of his paintings have been sold on reputable platforms such as Catawiki, SingularArt, and Saatchi.

He is highly passionate about sharing his experiences and skills with the younger generation.

Instagram: @bar__beni

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