Sara Rahanjam Iran, b. 1984

Born and raised in Iran, Sara Rahanjam's practice emerges from the lived realities of women in Iran—realities circumscribed by cultural and traditional systems that have dictated the boundaries of freedom and expression. Through her work, she channels these experiences into a broader dialogue about the collective longing for transformation that defies contemporary Iranian society.

In her paintings, sculptures, performances, and writings, Rahanjam reflects the tension between endurance and rebellion. Each gesture—whether a brushstroke, a repositioning of figures, a line of text, or a composed sound—embodies both a protest and an act of reclamation. Rahanjam's work bears witness to limitations imposed upon women, and to reveal the strength, beauty, and intellect that persist in defiance of those constraints.

Engaging deeply with the perspectives, needs, and pains shared among her community, Rahanjam creates works that resonate with emotional intensity. Her practice operates as both mirror and megaphone.Through this interplay of personal narrative and collective consciousness, she transforms private struggle into public discourse. At once poetic and political, Rahanjam’s work balances the refinement of aesthetic inquiry with the force of advocacy. She aspires to inspire contemplation, evoke empathy, and catalyze change—transforming art into a vehicle for awakening. Through her practice, Rahanjam continues to advance a vision of cultural and social evolution rooted in the unwavering pursuit of equality.