Delve into the remarkable journey of multidisciplinary artist Simin Keramati in this episode of Art Lives. From navigating her career as an artist in Tehran to finding her place in the Canadian art scene, Keramati offers unfiltered insight into the challenges and achievements that shaped her story. Currently based in Canada, she is drawn to social and political themes, blending Iranian and American literature into multimedia installations. Join Keramati as she sheds a light on her artistic career, exploration of identity complexities, and the conceptualization and creation of the major installation Elephant in the Dark (2023).
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Ontario, Canada. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
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