Project Location | Middle East, Iran, Tehran
Production Date | 2015-2017
This environment, with such a rich mosaic of cultures; countered by the economic and social levels of society create a fragmented background for Mehdi—which he uses to capture the essence of life through his artistic vision.
The long cultural transition which followed the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the eight taxing years of imposed war with Iraq, and the 35 years of international sanctions—transformed Iranians into a conservative and reserved nation. As a result, the presence of professional cameras is often not welcomed. Moreover, with the proliferation of mobile phone photography, a situation arose, giving an opportunity for daily life to be captured from a very close distance.
