Behind the Veil
Unveiling the Struggle
Description:
“Behind the Veil” by Bahi is a powerful mixed-media artwork addressing the persecution and oppression of Bahá’ís in Iran. The piece uses metals to depict a prison, with Bahi symbolizing the Bahá’ís living behind bars. The broken round bars of the prison window, shaped like the map of Iran, represent hope for victory, democracy, and justice. This artwork poignantly highlights the harsh reality of Bahá’í captivity under the Islamic dictatorship, where Bahá’ís are denied basic social rights, education, and job opportunities, and face imprisonment and even execution.
Technical Details:
– Title: Behind the Veil
– Subtitle: Untitled
– Date: 22/05/2015
– Dimensions: 81 x 119 cm
– Medium: Mixed-media on boards; oil, plaster, steel, acrylic, gold-leaf, coffee, etc.
– Theme: Bahá’í Persecutions and Oppression in Iran
– Location: Suffolk, UK