Q. There is a dreamlike structure at play in your paintings, how does it show up in your process?

A. My creative process allows me to explore the deepest corners of my mind. The symbols and forms that manifest in my paintings capture my hidden desires and dreams.

Q. Who are the contemporary art figures who influenced you the most?

A. Peter Doig and Bahman Mohassess.

Q. Dogs, rabbits, and bikes are recurring elements in your composition, what do they represent for you?

A. They are archetypes that carry really interesting meaning. Dogs embody loyalty and fidelity, rabbits symbolize fragility and delicacy, while bikes represent the journey and evolution.

Q. We often find a stage in your compositions, why does competition, sports, or games, in general, play such an important role in your work?

A. These themes serve as powerful metaphors in human interactions. They allow me to explore the universal desire for achievement, the pursuit of goals, the feeling of victory and defeat.

Q. Has being a woman in Iran influenced your practice?

A. Absolutely. Living in a space regulated by censorship, I sought to use the power of play and satire in my work, as a way to challenge restriction. My Iranian heritage remains an essential part of my practice.

Q. Your favorite color?

A. Blue.