Photoart

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.

Exhibitions

Spain

The Cultural Centre, Javea, Alicante 1994/1997
The Cultural Centre, Jesus Pobre, Alicante 1995
Galeria La Guardia, Javea, Alicante 1995
Atelier Uno, Javea, Alicante 1995
The Cultural Centre, Teulada, Alicante 1996/1997

London

The Changing Room Gallery 2002
Leytonstone Festival 2002
The Deutsche Bank in collaboration with Street Cred charity 2002
491 Gallery 2004
Conway Hall International Woman's Day Celebration 2005
E17 Art Trail 2005 Installation in front garden.
Walthamstow Festival 2006 Display in Mall Shopping Centre.
E17 Art Trail 2006 Exhibition in entrance hall.
E17 Art Trail 2007 Oxfam Shop window. (A percentage of sales donated to Oxfam charity) Click to view image
Westbourne Studios 2007
City Hall 2008
Vestry House Museum 2008
Head Space & Egg Space online exhibition 2008
City Hall in collaboration with Trees for Cities charity 2008

New York

Soho20 Chelsea Gallery 2008, participatory installation

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