Alishia Morassaei
Untitled, 2022
Oil on cutout Wood
29.00 x 19.00 cm
The desire to peek, in contrast to the fear of being seen in one’s private space is the driving force behind the creation of these works by Alicia Morassaei. What’s behind closed doors or in some instances in shopping bags, within egg shells and so forth - in hiding and in private - versus what’s out there in public and the aspiration to keep things secret are the concepts that Morassaei is trying to playfully address in this collection.
Alishia Morassaei is a Tehran-based multidisciplinary creative with a B.A. in Graphic Design from Azad University. Her work spans painting, installation, and photography, exploring themes of identity and societal norms. Since her debut solo exhibition, "Tehran No. 12: Nobody is Here" (2013) at Aaran Gallery, she has gained recognition for her reflective approach to contemporary issues.
In 2020, Morassaei presented her solo exhibition "Peeping" at O Gallery, showcasing a collection that she continues to develop and expand. Her work has been featured in key group shows, including "It’s Normal" in Berlin (2012), "Portraits" in New York (2014), and "Flow" at Dastan's Basement in Tehran (2024). Morassaei’s art continues to resonate, bridging cultural narratives with a distinctive voice.