To encapsulate the profound sense of displacement, I focus on the unsettling process of being uprooted from my origins and the subsequent search for belonging. I employ abstraction to convey complex emotions, utilizing a palette of monochrome colors and geometric compositions to dismantle the familiar structures that define a sense of home.
This process has become a transformative journey for me; provides an avenue for personal healing and self-discovery. I find solace in repetition and silent communication as I channel my fear and frustration in the abstract forms that veil my true feelings. In this way, my art becomes a conduit for the voice I once denied, allowing me to share my story and the profound impact of being uprooted from where I once called home.
Home is where I left my heart. Home is where my mother is. “Ekbātān” depicts a home constructed from the concrete cobblestone of the streets in my hometown. I illustrated a home made from concrete ground, signifies my mother's unyielding strength, akin to a mountain, and who shaped my life.