Acceptance of an Article by Ardabil Artist Navid Achgan at the 9th National Conference on the Foundations of Iranian Visual Arts

The 9th National Conference on the Foundations of Iranian Visual Arts, held with a focus on “Illustrating Literary Texts” and the theme “Exploring the Continuity Between Art and Literature through New Interpretations in the Illustration of Iranian Literary Works,” was organized in collaboration with the Iranian Association of Visual and Research Arts.
The conference took place on February 28–29, 2024 (9–10 Esfand 1402) at Imam Reza Hall, University of Sistan and Baluchestan.

In this academic event, 42 research papers were accepted in line with the conference’s thematic areas, of which 23 papers were presented through four in-person panels and one virtual panel held simultaneously.

Among the accepted papers was an article by the Ardabil artist Navid Achgan, titled “The Impact of Light and Color in Iranian Painting.”
During the conference, Achgan delivered a speech on this topic, explaining:

“In Iranian art, color represents existence, and light plays the central role. Color has always been an influential element of art throughout human life. Traditional colors have deeply affected Iranian culture and art from ancient times to the present.”

He continued:

“In Iranian culture, colors carry diverse meanings. Iranian painting traditionally employs classical colors shared with the broader Iranian-Islamic cultural heritage. These traditional hues hold a special place in Iranian art. Many renowned Persian paintings use colors such as turquoise blue, green, and yellow — colors that are deeply connected to religious, cultural, and national concepts.”

Achgan added:

“In Iranian painting, the manifestation of light and color reflects Islamic ideas and beliefs. In Islamic art, light and color symbolize and affirm unity. Thus, in Iranian art, color and light are closely tied to spiritual and cultural identity.”

Navid Achgan is a member of the Iranian Graphic Designers Association, the Iranian Scientific Association, and the Institute of Contemporary Visual Arts of Iran.
He holds a Master’s degree in Art Research and serves as the graphic designer for the Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative and Friday Imam of Ardabil Province.

Achgan has been active in the fields of graphic design and media for many years. His notable roles include:

• Scientific Secretary of the 11th University “Harkat” Festival

• Secretary of the Poster Festival “The Best of Nations”

• Executive Secretary of the Painting Exhibition of Caucasus Scholars

• Secretary of the National Campaign “Menim Qehremanım” (I Am My Hero)

• Secretary and Jury Member of the Logo Design Competition for the National Congress Honoring 3,400 Martyrs of Ardabil Province

• Executive Secretary of the National Calligraphy Festival “Iran Del”

• Executive Secretary of the Calligraphy Workshop “Mowlaye Mehr”

He has also held two solo exhibitions, participated in numerous group exhibitions, and published several academic and research articles.