Gohar Dashti is an Iranian photographer. She received her M.A in Photography from the Fine Art University of Tehran, and has developed a practice concerning social issues with particular references to history and culture in modern society. She creates artwork using different media such as photography and video. Growing up during the Iran-Iraq War in a town near the Iranian border, Gohar Dashti experienced combat as an everyday affair.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
I got to meet her work through the series of photos “Today’s life and war“. It was a nice encounter, so I want to share it with you.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
Talking about Today’s life and war, Dashti said:
The series “Today’s Life and War” emerged from my experiences during the eight year Iran-Iraq War. This conflict has had a strong symbolic influence on the emotional life of my generation. Although we may be safe within the walls of our homes, the war continues to reach us through newspapers, television and the Internet.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
This body of work represents war and its legacy, the ways in which it permeates all aspects of contemporary society. I capture moments that reference the ongoing duality of life and war without precluding hope.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
In a fictionalized battlefield, I show a couple in a series of everyday activities: eating breakfast, watching television, and celebrating their wedding. Though they do not visibly express emotion, the man and woman embody the power of perseverance, determination, and survival.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
For more od Dashti’s work, go to her official website.
Dashti, Today’s life and war
