Shirin Fathi is an Iranian-Canadian artist and curator based in London. Her practice focuses on cultural changes in relation to gender identity. Through role-play and the use of cosmetics, masks and prosthetics, Fathi uses her own body as a subject to stage ambiguous and often marginalized identities. Building upon her recent project focusing on gender representation in the history of cultural exchange between Europe and Iran in 19th century Qajar paintings, her practice most recently examines Persian mythic archetypes, gender and technological accessibility in knitwear.
Her work has been included in numerous exhibitions and festivals internationally including her recent presentation at India International Center in New Delhi. She is currently showing work at Gallery 44 as part of the chosen artists of the annualProof 27exhibition in Toronto.
Shirin Fathi
Shirin Fathi is an Iranian-Canadian artist and curator based in London. Her practice focuses on cultural changes in relation to gender identity. Through role-play and the use of cosmetics, masks and prosthetics, Fathi uses her own body as a subject to stage ambiguous and often marginalized identities. Building upon her recent project focusing on gender representation in the history of cultural exchange between Europe and Iran in 19th century Qajar paintings, her practice most recently examines Persian mythic archetypes, gender and technological accessibility in knitwear.
Her work has been included in numerous exhibitions and festivals internationally including her recent presentation at India International Center in New Delhi. She is currently showing work at Gallery 44 as part of the chosen artists of the annualProof 27exhibition in Toronto.
From Shirin’s series ‘A Disobedient Nose’, revolving around ‘a nose that cannot be tamed’. Shirin uses her face as a stage, examining the cultural significance of a nose, with Iran seeing the greatest number of rhinoplasties in the world. In these self-portraits, she explores feminine defiance against the ‘beauty myth’ and society’s biases.
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Shirin Fathi, Blonde Colonel
Regular price
£1,250.00
From Shirin's series 'Heart Throbs'
2015
Archival print
Framed, Edition of 5
Made to Order, Please Allow 1 -2 Weeks for Printing
In ‘Heart Throbs’ Shirin explores gender representation and cultural exchange between Europe and Iran as inspired by 19th century Qajar paintings. Beauty standards at the time diverged from the modern gendered convention, with men wearing makeup and women fixing side-burns to their face. Using her face as a stage, she embodies the archetype of Amrad (the adolescent male), Amradnuma (the adult male) and Fukuli (the male who mimics the look of the European dandy) in these visually striking portraits.
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Shirin Fathi, Cherry Blossom
Regular price
£1,250.00
From 'Heart Throbs'
2015
Archival Print
Framed, Limited Edition of 5
In ‘Heart Throbs’ Shirin explores gender representation and cultural exchange between Europe and Iran as inspired by 19th century Qajar paintings. Beauty standards at the time diverged from the modern gendered convention, with men wearing makeup and women fixing side-burns to their face. Using her face as a stage, she embodies the archetype of Amrad (the adolescent male), Amradnuma (the adult male) and Fukuli (the male who mimics the look of the European dandy) in these visually striking portraits.
83.5 x 67.5 cm Framed Print, Made to Order. Please Allow 1-2 Weeks Printing Time
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Shirin Fathi, Man Bride
Regular price
£1,250.00
From 'Heart Throbs'
2015
Archival Print
Framed, Limited Edition of 5
In ‘Heart Throbs’ Shirin explores gender representation and cultural exchange between Europe and Iran as inspired by 19th century Qajar paintings. Beauty standards at the time diverged from the modern gendered convention, with men wearing makeup and women fixing side-burns to their face. Using her face as a stage, she embodies the archetype of Amrad (the adolescent male), Amradnuma (the adult male) and Fukuli (the male who mimics the look of the European dandy) in these visually striking portraits.
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Shirin Fathi, Green Dressed
Regular price
£1,250.00
From 'Heart Throbs'
2015
Archival Print
Framed, Limited Edition of 5
In ‘Heart Throbs’ Shirin explores gender representation and cultural exchange between Europe and Iran as inspired by 19th century Qajar paintings. Beauty standards at the time diverged from the modern gendered convention, with men wearing makeup and women fixing side-burns to their face. Using her face as a stage, she embodies the archetype of Amrad (the adolescent male), Amradnuma (the adult male) and Fukuli (the male who mimics the look of the European dandy) in these visually striking portraits.
Due to artwork size, shipping may incur additional charges. To inquire for more information please reach out to bandits@sarabandefoundation.org
lnclusive of VAT. If exempt, please contact bandits@sarabandefoundation.org
