Pirasteh's imagery explores spaces without boundaries. These are uncrowded spaces, unpolluted, with a minimum of detail. Solitude and loneliness abound. The influence of Iranian landscapes takes prominence with the distortion of hues and the colour blue, creating breathtaking atmospheres.
The trauma of recent conflicts in the Middle East has profoundly affected the way Pirasteh views the world around her. Dramatic monochrome prints address the discontent and protest of recent times. Moving away from traditional techniques, Pirasteh explored new territories: paint, collage, photographs and other media combine as vehicles of self-expression and mood. In recent images the colours are louder and patterns more vibrant than ever before. These superimposed and manipulated images of everyday objects are her boldest yet, a departure from previous works in which dazzling colours and shades symbolize a promising, optimistic future.The Cultural Centre, Javea, Alicante, Spain 1994-1997.
The Cultural Centre, Jesus Pobre, Alicante, Spain 1995.
Galeria La Guardia, Javea, Alicante, Spain 1995.
Atelier Uno, Javea, Alicante, Spain, 1995.
The Cultural Centre, Teulada, Alicanta, Spain, 1996-1997.
The Changing Room Gallery, London, 2002.
Leytonstone Festival, London, 2002.
The Deutsche Bank in collaboration with Street Cred charity, London, 2002.
491 Gallery, London, 2004.
Conway Hall International Women's Day Celebration, London, 2005.
E17 Art Trail, London, 2005, installation in front garden.
Walthamstow festival, London, 2006, display in Mall Shopping Centre.
E17 Art Trail, London, 2006. Exhibition in entrance hall.
E17 Art Trail, London, 2007, Oxfam shop window (a percentage of sales donated to Oxfam charity (click to view image).
Westbourne Studios, London, 2007.
Soho20 Chelsea Gallery, New York, 2008, participatory installation.
Vestry House Museum, London, 2008.
Head Space & Egg Space online exhibition, Liverpool, 2008.
City Hall, DecarbonART, London, 2008, in collaboration with Trees for Cities charity.
Margate Harbour Arm Gallery, Art auction for Teenage Cancer Trust, Margate 2009.
Gallery at Willesden Green, BAR fundraising event, London, 2009.
Brent Affordable Art Fair, London, 2009.
Yinka Shonibare's Space, Christmas Market, London, 2009.
St John's Wood Church Christian Aid Art Exhibition, London, 2010.