Biography & Statement

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Samira Hodaei is a visual artist born in Tehran, Iran. Her paintings and installations analyze the aesthetics of globalization and communication technology while interacting with Iranian culture and identity, which are deeply intertwined with poetry, religion, and petroleum. She is based in Tehran and Berlin.

Hodaei’s art also interrogates the modern world’s relationship with nature and identity. In an era dominated by social media filters and AI algorithms, she challenges viewers to reconsider what it means to be seen and remembered. The decapitated palms serve as enduring symbols of cultural memory, resisting the ephemeral and superficial nature of digital impressions. Her works are not mere depictions of a landscape; they are meditations on loss, resilience, and the fragile ties that bind human and natural histories. Through this series, Hodaei seeks to honour the enduring spirit of a land and its people, while urging reflection on the consequences of human actions on the world around us.
 

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