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Oasis, Under Construction series explores the structure of our memories. The series examines fragmented memories from our past and tries to find its own algorithm to understand the present reality. During her recent travel to Iran, Bahar Behbahani revisited ancient Persian gardens in Shiraz, the city of garden and poetry. Oasis, Under Construction is inspired by observing these ancient Persian gardens currently under construction, facing drought, and juxtaposed with the growing tourism industry.

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Study 8

Marker, pen, natural pigments on linen
38 x 28 in / 97 x 71 cm

Study 28

Marker, pen, natural pigments on linen
38 x 28 in / 97 x 71 cm

Study 18

Marker, pen, natural pigments on linen
38 x 28 in / 97 x 71 cm

Oasis, Under Construction