Art Exhibition: In a Frame Whose Moment… / در قابی که گاهش…

Artist in residence Ainaz Alipour created textile pieces depicting scenes of beauty, prayer, pleasure, and unconditional self-love. Inspired by archival photos, traditional Iranian sewing patterns, and painting, this project offers a tender and intimate portrayal of Iranian women, countering their historically misunderstood depictions in Western media.

At the core of Ainaz’s studio practice is the exploration of the relationship between digital and tangible forms and their role in creating hyperreality. Over the years, she has collected an archive of Iranian families’ home videos that capture the everyday lives of Iranian women. She used still images from these videos to create textile panels using embroidery, fabric collage, and appliqué techniques. The artwork is installed at a high elevation, with the fabrics extending down to the ground, among other pieces.