Spring Under Ash (Iran)

2026

Spring Under Ash (Iran), 2026 — mixed media (oil, resin, glue) by Hadis Bahrami, 23.5 × 22 in.

This work reflects a disrupted sense of renewal. Traditionally, spring symbolizes rebirth, but here it is transformed into a moment of tension and unease. The painting is rooted in personal memory-watching a morning sky turn black instead of blue, and witnessing the aftermath of rain carrying dust and residue into everyday life. The surface is built through layered textures inspired by Persian rugs, where weaving becomes a metaphor for accumulated history and lived experience. The composition is divided into connected panels, referencing the narrative structure of Persian miniature painting, particularly the Safavid tradition, where multiple moments coexist within a single visual field Each section holds a fragment of time: traces of nature, gestures of destruction, and quiet elements of resilience. The presence of floral forms suggests persistence, even in altered conditions. The name "Iran," integrated across the panels in Persian typography, anchors the work in both identity and geography. Rather than depicting a single event, the painting operates as a field of memory-where beauty, damage, and continuity exist simultaneously.

Artist
Hadis Bahrami
Year
2026
Medium
Mixed media (oil, resin, glue)
Dimensions
23.5 × 22 in · 59.7 × 55.9 cm
Series
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Technique

Works are made with an original technique developed by the artist — each surface built by hand with a handmade tool into a woven topography.

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Hadis Bahrami — contemporary painter, New York. hadis.nyc