What Is the Difference? پس فرق چیست

گر فراق بنده از بد بندگی است

چون تو با بد، بد کنی پس فرق چیست؟

English translation

If a servant’s separation comes from imperfect devotion,

if You answer wrong with wrong, then what is the difference?

What Is the Difference? is an original mixed-media work inspired by a profound verse from Molana. Layers of Persian calligraphy rise from a richly textured oval surface, where deep black and bronze tones meet luminous touches of gold. The repeated forms, distressed finishes, and honeycomb details give the piece an aged, almost archaeological quality—as though the words have emerged through layers of memory and time. At the heart of the verse is a timeless question about compassion, forgiveness, and what truly distinguishes us when faced with wrongdoing. Measuring 20 × 16 inches, this one-of-a-kind oval artwork brings together Persian poetry, traditional calligraphic beauty, and contemporary texture in a distinctly Yass Art expression.