BarBeni (1981) - Isabel Archer

Isabel Archer

Isabel Archer is a character from the novel The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, published in 1881.
She is considered one of the most complex and modern female figures in late nineteenth-century literature, and in terms of her inner world, she is closely associated with the women of the Belle Époque.

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The Character of Isabel Archer

Isabel is an American young woman who comes to Europe;
however, she is not merely a woman, but a symbol of “a woman on the threshold of modernity.”

Her main characteristics include:
• Independent and idealistic
• Proud and dignified
• Intellectual and sensitive
• Mysterious and introspective
• Thirsty for freedom and experience

She does not wish to be merely a wife like traditional women;
she wants to be herself.

Key idea of her character:

For Isabel, freedom is more important than security.

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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.