A SMALL TRIBUTE TO ARTIST SHAHIN ATIGHEH

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY            2012

The Art World and the San Fernando Valley lost an important sculptor and teacher recently. She began her career in the arts in Tehran, Iran during her university studies there.

Shahin Atigheh was a member of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley's Horses Across The Valley project and an Associate of the Museum.  (click on images to enlarge them._

 

 Shahin Ahgheh

Shahin Ahgheh earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tehran University in 1970. She did post graduate studies at Fulham College in London where she was introduced to sculpture. 

 Copper Screen by Shahin Ahgheh.

In 1975 Shahin continued her study of sculpture at the Institute de Florissant in Geneva, Switzerland.

 Pure Love by Shahin Ahgheh

On her arrival in the United States, Shahin began studies at California State University Northridge under Professor David Elder.

 Circle of Love by Shahin Atigheh

Photographs are by Bruce Fier of Van Nuys

THE LOSS OF SHAHIN ATIGHE

THE LOSS OF SHAHIN ATIGHE

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ARTIST SCULPTOR

“On behalf of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley, our deepest sympathy goes out to Shahin's family and love ones.

Shahin was an active participant in every meeting of the Public Art Initiative and the art selection committee.  Her devotion to the Arts was unsurpassed.  Her talent was extraordinary and her character was gentle and sensitive.  She has left a huge hole in the Arts community, one that will not be easy to fill.  However we all must rededicate ourselves, in Shahin's name, and continue to fight for Shahin's art, our art and culture to be accepted and flourish in our community.

Let her inspiration take hold within us all as we move forward with her spirit by our side.

I know that it is hard for all of us to understand why these things happen.  I wish that I had taken more time to know her and to check out her art.  It makes me want to not forget to do those things, those little things, that sometimes makes a huge difference to each of us.  I hope we all can try to do those small but significant things that will continue to make a difference in our fellow human beings lives.  I know that I will try.

Good bye Shahin, you will be missed.”

Scott Sterling