Wood, felt, board and cloth
5 x 7 x 1-1/2 inches (closed)
بابا آب داد (Baabaa Aaab Daad)- Father Gave Water is an homage to language and tactility inspired by my toddler's wood blocks and my love for the Persian language. This phrase, Baabaa Aab Daad made of wood block modules is translated to "Father Gave Water" which is the first sentence first graders learn in Iran. The reason for this is that it has very basic sound and lettering using the A, B, and D (the first letters in the Persian alphabet which is similar to English being an Indo-European language).
Additionally, I have embedded in this book a small history of a wonderful man who further developed the first grade book and co-founded the nomadic schools in Iran. I decided to entangle him in the book since my research on the phrase "Baabaa Aaab Daad" brought him to the foreground.
Wooden letters of the alphabet, felt, board and cloth
11 x 17 x 2 inches
In an effort to surround my toddler with the Persian language, I set out to create my own modular set. This piece is inspired by my late father’s handwriting.