Amir Khojasteh's First Post-Iran Exhibition Explores Persian Gardens and Exile
Amir Khojasteh is set to unveil his inaugural collection, titled "In May the Tree No Longer Burn When I Wake," as he navigates his experience of exile from Iran. This new series, inspired by the concept of the Persian garden, reflects a sanctuary within chaos. Unlike his earlier exhibition, "Living in a Burning House," which provided an intimate perspective, he now observes the aftermath from a distance. Khojasteh’s work, featuring paintings, sculptures, and installations, portrays a surreal garden amidst devastation, with ash symbolizing both loss and hope. The exact venue for the exhibition remains undisclosed, but it will be covered by ArtDaily.
Key facts
- Amir Khojasteh left Iran and created his first body of work after leaving.
- The exhibition is titled 'In May the Tree No Longer Burn When I Wake'.
- The Persian garden is a central motif, symbolizing exile and distance.
- His previous show was 'Living in a Burning House'.
- Khojasteh describes his perspective as from a hill watching fire settle, leaving ash.
- Ash represents destruction and the possibility of new forms.
- The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and installations.
- The gallery space is imagined as a Persian garden with windows to a doomed landscape.
Entities
Artists
- Amir Khojasteh
Locations
- Iran