Iranian-born and based in France since 2003, Jahantigh brings scholarly rigor to a practice fueled by memory and place. After earning a Master’s in the Fine Arts in Iran, she pursued Art and the Science of Art at the Panthéon–Sorbonne, completing a Doctorate in Fine Arts—training that informs her command of proportion, balance, and surface. Her inspirations are twofold: primitive parietal (rock) art and the immense iconography of Persian artwork depicting the natural world. From these sources she distills animals to essential lines and generous volumes—hieratic, callipygous, and quietly sensual—achieving a modern sculptural presence that is as architectural as it is emotive.

That language finds a pristine expression in the Classic Medium Horse, a grey ceramic animal sculpture that arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity. The horse—a symbol woven through Persian visual culture—appears here in a poised, edited form: the neck arched in noble reserve, the body simplified to fluid, structural curves. Jahantigh minimizes literal anatomy and disregards gendered cues, allowing the piece to read as a universal totem rather than wildlife portraiture. The matte grey palette is deliberately versatile; it harmonizes with timber, stone, and metal, anchoring a console or bookcase with understated gravitas. In scale, it’s substantial yet balanced—ideal for the living room, where its soft contours capture and release light throughout the day. This is collectible design that rewards proximity; the closer you look, the more its ancient references and contemporary clarity reveal themselves.

Ultimately, the Classic Medium Horse encapsulates what makes Athena Jahantigh so compelling: a brand where cultural narratives are not merely referenced but reimagined for modern interiors. For those building a considered collection of luxury décor, Jahantigh offers more than an object—she offers a story rendered in ceramic, crafted to endure and destined to feel at home for years to come.