In my art, I am captivated by the woman’s body, especially its symbolism in ancient forms such as the Venus of Willendorf. I see these figures not as relics of the past but as timeless embodiments of fertility, resilience, and power. Alongside these Western symbols, I turn to the East, where I was born, and to the goddesses of Persian mythology, such as Anahita—the goddess of water, fertility, and life. Anahita, revered as both protector and nourisher, reflects a vision of womanhood that safeguards survival while embodying renewal and continuity.

As a woman artist living in Iran, I confront societal constraints that politicize the female body and silence women’s autonomy. This lived reality deepens my engagement with history and myth, reminding me that across time, women have been both creators and protectors of life, despite systems that attempt to suppress them. My work seeks to recover and reimagine these enduring powers, giving form to resilience through the medium of painting and collage.

By weaving together mythology, personal experience, and socio-political realities, I create visual narratives that honor the complexities of women’s lives. My practice reflects the body not only as a biological form, but also as a site of struggle, memory, and transformation—an ongoing dialogue between past and present, survival and renewal.