Original Art Piece

Oil on canvas.

30x40"

As an artist, I draw deep inspiration from the bravery and tenacity of women who boldly stand up for their rights, particularly in Iran and worldwide. For example, the feminist protests that have emerged in Iran in response to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who was killed for defying compulsory hijab laws, have profoundly impacted my work. As an Iranian woman, I grew up under the constraints of mandatory hijab, which represented the cultural, religious and societal restrictions imposed upon me.
My painting depicts the symbolic frame that has confined Iranian women for generations. However, I represent this frame in a misty atmosphere, obscuring it from a clear view. This portrayal signifies the struggle of women in Iran, who are fighting for their freedom and autonomy, and to break free from the societal norms and cultural restrictions that have confined them for so long.
The light inside the frame symbolizes hope, the shining beacon of a future where women can freely choose who they want to be and how they want to live. The three colours, green and red, showing blood and white in her scarf, represent the map of Iran, a nod to the strength and resilience of Iranian women who have fought for their rights for generations.
Through my art, I aim to shine a light on the struggle of Iranian women and women worldwide and to give voice to their stories of courage, resilience and hope for a better future.

Dawn

Golnaz Khadivi zand

5,500.00

Painting

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