Since 2021, I have been focused on the water crisis in Iran and tried to create a visual narrative by taking different approaches and making artwork regarding other effects of the issue on people, land, plants, and animals. Using white cotton fabric became the main aspect of my work through this process. By using white fabric, I suggest the symbolism of the shroud and the fact that there is no life without water. Furthermore, it is an homage to the people who participated in protests for water shortage and demanded to honor the water treaties, which managed water usage for centuries. These protests were suppressed violently by the government, and many people were arrested or killed. In Iranian culture, wearing shrouds in demonstrations and protests carries a clear message, which means we are ready to sacrifice our lives for our rights.
Water Pilgrims
2022
This work serves as an homage to the ancient Iranian water system, the Kariz, which has sustained this region for millennia. Drawing inspiration from the effectiveness of the Kariz, an abstract representation of this system is projected onto the figures and captured through photography.
Water Pilgrims
2023
The depicted figures were photographed under various light conditions, strategically chosen to convey a sense of aridity that underscores the essence of the artwork.
The color of the storm
2022
The most recent issue Iran faces is sand and salt storms, which start from dried-out land and extend to other regions of the country. Last week, sand storms took over the country and raised the pollution level described as hazardous (500 numerical value).
This work is an elegy for Iran's open water resources, which brought fertility and abundance to this warm and dry land for thousands of years and are known as the places that the first civilizations shaped.
