BAHAREH KHODAEI

Bahareh Khodaeianaraki

CREATIVA CERAMICS GALLERY - TERRACOTTA BIENNAL 2026

BAHAREH KHODAEI - Bahareh Khodaeianaraki

ARTISTIC BIOGRAPHY

She is a visual artist working primarily in contemporary ceramic art, with a particular focus on installation. Since 2015, her artistic practice has explored the intersection of sculpture, material, and conceptual form.

With an academic background in applied chemistry, she brings a scientific perspective to ceramic practice, particularly through her exploration of glazes and material behaviour.

Her installations are immersive and invite emotional and sensory engagement, emphasising the interaction between the audience and the artwork. For her, installation is not merely a way of presenting a work, but a conceptual medium that allows layered narratives to unfold.

Her work often explores themes of transformation, memory, the body, and the environment.

@bahareh_khodaei - www.baharehkhodaei.com

TITLE OF THE PIECE: Pressure Products

CONCEPTUAL DESCRIPTION

I have lost count of how many times I pick up a piece of clay and clench my fist to capture the result of this brave and liberating gesture. Each time, I record the fists we clenched during days filled with suffering and resistance. These fists bear witness to our complex and deeply lived history.

As I look at them, they remind me of my endless suffering. How many times have we raised our clenched fists and cried out for freedom? Even today, I can create another one, and in doing so, my hands become a symbol of the enduring resistance of a nation.

YEAR OF CREATION: 2022

TECHNIQUE: High-fired ceramic installation comprising 500 pieces and a framed A4 photograph.

MAIN MATERIALS: Ceramic.