At Her Fingertips

Statement:

In Arghavan Khosravi's exhibition, cultural narratives and political commentary converge within the intricate layers of her mixed-media compositions. Employing multiple techniques, Khosravi integrates trompe l'oeil effects, elements from Persian miniatures like architectural forms and flattened perspectives, and diverse materials including threads and fabrics.

Throughout the multi-panel works, she weaves Persian motifs with surreal iconography, capturing the tension between East and West, past and present. Her work intertwines religious and secular imagery with a dreamlike quality that pierces the veil between reality and fantasy.

The contradictions inherent in her art provide a profound commentary on the dualities Khosravi navigated growing up in Iran, where she experienced freedom in private spaces while conforming to strict governmental morality laws in public. This personal history enriches her pieces, making them universally relevant.