Windgate Foundation Artist-in-Residence at Arkansas Tech University (August–December 2025)

During my time as the ATU Artist in Residence from August to December 2025, funded by the Windgate Foundation, I developed a new body of work titled Layers of Becoming. This collection is now permanently housed at ATU, contributing to the visual memory and cultural identity of the university and region.
Alongside my studio practice and research, I actively engaged with students and the local community through artist talks, workshops, critiques, and collaborations with the ATU Art Club.
Sylva Girl by Elham Bayati, mixed media painting exploring identity layers created during the ATU Windgate residency.

Sylva Girl - Mixed Media (152x122 cm - 60x48 Inches)

Between Sun & Shadow by Elham Bayati, abstract painting navigating the liminal spaces of cultural memory.

Between Sun & Shadow - Mixed Media (152x122 cm - 60x48 Inches)

Green Symphony contemporary art by Elham Bayati, combining organic textures and complex mixed media layers.

Green Symphony - Mixed Media (152x122 cm - 60x48 Inches)