I'm a visual artist, born and raised in Iran. I moved to New York prior to the Islamic revolution and received my BFA from Parsons School of Design. My paintings and sculptures are largely influenced by a culture and tradition that embraces a distorted sense of reality. Growing up in Iran, I navigated complex social, political, sexual, and religious influences that shaped identity across generations. Having experienced patriarchy first hand, I address the objectification of women by delving into their inner psyche. The subjects of oppression and isolation has become a predominant theme in my work.