Ebrahim Barfarazi

Digital Exhibition Catalogue

In the Land of Dreams

Ebrahim Barfarazi

Venue

S&B Art Gallery / Pristine Contemporary

Location

New Delhi, India

Dates

January 1, 2025

Works

18 works

Ebrahim Barfarazi is an Iranian painter based in Tehran. Working primarily in painting and drawing, his practice centers on the human figure and contemporary life. He holds a Master's degree in Painting from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree in Painting from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Barfarazi has presented numerous solo and group exhibitions across Iran and internationally, including exhibitions in Tehran, Mashhad, Istanbul, and New Delhi. Alongside his artistic practice, he has worked extensively as an art educator, workshop leader, and exhibition curator. His work has been exhibited in leading Iranian galleries and has reached international audiences through exhibitions abroad, reflecting a sustained engagement with contemporary painting over more than two decades.

Exhibition Statement

When one sleeps, one rests, one escapes, one finds peace, and one rejuvenates. In the quietude of rest, the body becomes a portrait of stillness and vulnerability, exuding a sense of safety, soundness, and security. Sleep transforms the human form into an expression of serenity—closed eyes, softened features, and relaxed postures tell stories of release and trust. In the Land of Dreams invites viewers to observe and reflect on the physicality of sleep, exploring how the resting body becomes a canvas for calm and renewal. The exhibition presents works that capture the beauty of repose, celebrating the tender, unguarded moments when individuals surrender to slumber. This show highlights the delicate interplay between the physical and emotional states of rest. Each piece underscores the quiet power of sleep to heal, to nurture, and to provide a profound sense of safety. May these artworks inspire you to cherish the quiet sanctuaries within your own life, and to see the beauty in the resting forms around you, safe and sound in the land of dreams.

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Exhibited Works

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