STATEMENT OF ART

My work explores the intricate intersections of personal history, cultural identity, and the emotional landscapes I navigate as a woman. Rooted in my Iranian heritage and shaped by experiences in the West, my practice examines the tensions between tradition and modernity, intimacy and displacement, fragility and resilience.

I employ a multidisciplinary approach, integrating drawing, printmaking, and collage to create layered compositions that evoke both nostalgia and contemporaneity. Floral motifs and textiles, inspired by the patterns of my grandmother’s scarves and my mother’s dressmaking fabrics, interlace with vibrant, contemporary forms to construct a visual language that is both timeless and forward-looking.

The female figures in my work occupy a liminal space, embodying the dualities of strength and vulnerability. Set amidst intricate patterns and color fields, these figures navigate the complexities of identity and memory. My canvases act as sites where personal and collective narratives converges, inviting viewers to engage with the dynamic interplay of past and present.

Through my art, I articulate the resilience of the human spirit, challenging viewers to confront the delicate balance between joy and melancholy, darkness and light. My work is a meditation on the beauty and tension inherent in these contrasts, offering a space for introspection and connection.

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