BASTAN

This performance draws from Iran's rich cultural and historical landscape, reflecting a people who have always held art close, even through the most challenging times.

The piece centers on the Iran-Iraq War—specifically, the moment when women collectively entered the field of resistance. Walking shoulder to shoulder, they observed, cared for, and supported one another, forming an unbreakable bond of solidarity.

The group movement reflects this collective strength: women standing together as one force, echoing the resilience of our ancestors who have faced adversity throughout history. Their stillness and focus convey the weight of responsibility they carried and the strength they found in community during a time of profound upheaval.

The group movement reflects this togetherness...

The group movement reflects this shared resolve...

The group movement reflects this interconnection…