Narges Poursadeqi

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Bio: Narges Poursadeqi (Tehran, Iran) is a conceptual artist blending elements of politics, religion, and history, using curated materials such as archived photos, videos, and sound to tell complex stories. She has shown in various institutions, including prominent venues such as Hamzianpour & Kia Gallery, Artists' Television Access, Central Stage, Gallery Bergen, Glockenbachwerkstatt, SOMAArt Cultural Center, Sales Forth Tower, and Kala Art Gallery.

Statement: Narges Poursadeqi (Tehran, Iran) is a conceptual artist blending elements of politics, religion, and history, using curated materials such as archived photos, videos, and sound to tell complex stories. Poursadeqi’s practice centers on using symbolic vessels, such as childhood toys like kaleidoscopes and View-Masters, to serve as containers for often difficult narratives. These vessels transcend mere representation, acting as transformative objects that bridge the gap between the artist, the artwork, and the audience. Her works invite the viewer to interact with the hidden, sacred life of historical materials, creating immersive experiences that evoke emotional responses and challenge perceptions. Recently, Poursadeqi has been focusing on fiber-based artwork in response to the sociopolitical climate in Iran. Through installation, she pays tribute to the resilience of Iranian women and honors those who have lost their lives fighting for freedom. Dawn follows the story of a girl who was stoned to death in 2015. Her identity remains unknown to the public. The cyanotype print depicts her death in the midst of an altar with stones and mud lying at the bottom of the work. Poursadeqi includes a participatory element, inviting the audience to engage in acts of wrapping, tying, and deconstructing the pieces. Each act of deconstruction becomes a symbolic gesture of defiance—a thread unraveled from the fabric of oppression. In the process of weaving and reconstructing, new patterns of resilience and resistance emerge. The work reveals the power held in the hands of those who dare to challenge the status quo, inviting contemplation on the intertwined threads of womanhood, life, and the longing for freedom.