Category: Selected Works

This photo series, created in Tehran during the 2020 lockdown, documents the everyday lives of people facing the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During this time, Iran experienced a deep loss. Many lives were taken, and political restrictions limited access to vaccines, intensifying the suffering. Yet, amid fear and uncertainty, I witnessed moments of strength, compassion, and perseverance.

As an Iranian, I have always believed in the resilience of our people. Throughout history, Iran has faced invasion, oppression, and hardship, yet the culture continues to rise — like a phoenix — from the ashes of adversity.

In this photo series, each photograph captures moments of daily life, revealing both the challenges people faced and their resilience.

 

Between 2015 and 2019, I created a photo series , capturing the distinctive rhythm of Australian life across Queensland, through everyday moments and encounters.

As an immigrant living far from my birthplace, I realised that migration profoundly reshapes one’s sense of self. It is not merely a change of location, but an ongoing process that shapes, challenges, and redefines identity. The cultural environment of my new home has played a vital role in this transformation, influencing how I see myself and the world around me.

Through this project, photography becomes a way for me to explore my curiosity and connect with the community I now call home. Each photo reflects my journey of adaptation and understanding — a process that is ongoing and evolving. As I visit new places and meet people from different races, religions, and backgrounds, I observe both the diversity and the shared humanity that connect us.

This series documents more than the Australian lifestyle; it captures my personal search for belonging and identity within it.

This photo series takes a closer look at the individuals who contribute to the multicultural society of Australia and aims to foster understanding, empathy, and appreciation for the diverse cultural fabric that shapes Australian society.

The project consists of three interconnected components: photography, interviews, and the website. Each image captures a portrait of an immigrant surrounded by their artifacts, with each object holding a unique story to be shared. The photographs focus on household items and artifacts that immigrants often bring from their countries of origin. Through the interactive platform, viewers can click on different parts of the images to hear the individuals narrate their own stories, creating a personal and immersive experience of cultural exchange.

The project celebrates the richness, diversity, and resilience of Australia’s multicultural communities, highlighting the human stories that form the foundation of the nation’s cultural identity.

*Maintaining the website over time was a challenging process, and what is presented here are the photographs

This photo series documents women’s clothing styles in 2008, thirty years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. It explores how women navigate and express themselves within the constraints imposed by political and religious pressures.

Women in Iran have experienced pressure from both political and religious arenas. After the establishment of the Islamic Republic (1979–present), they were compelled to wear the hijab. Several years of restrictions have turned Iran’s society, particularly the younger generation, into a complex case study where the effects of force and obligation can be observed.

In this photo series, each portrait depicts a woman in her everyday outdoor clothing in 2008, revealing how she negotiates these obligations. Although their personal stories and attitudes toward these rules may differ, they share a common thread: the desire to express identity and individuality through clothing, even within restrictive cultural and governmental frameworks.

Through these images, the project highlights the resilience and subtle forms of resistance displayed by Iranian women, showing how clothing can serve as a medium for personal expression, social commentary, and the ongoing struggle for freedom.

Following the Women, Life, Freedom movement in September 2022, Iranian women’s efforts to reclaim their freedom have grown even stronger. The government has responded with punitive measures, including arrests and fines, yet these actions have not deterred their determination.

Staring at Life is a photo series created in one of Tehran’s children’s state hospitals in 2004.

Life presents us with questions that each of us seeks to answer in our own way, and these answers may shift as we move through different stages of life. In this project, photography became my tool for exploring and understanding the complexities of life in the presence of suffering, illness, and pain.

Through these images, I sought to document moments of vulnerability, resilience, and humanity, creating a space to reflect on how children and those around them confront the challenges of illness while navigating the fragile yet enduring nature of life itself.