In this series, I delve into the reconstruction and reinterpretation of memories that are not vividly etched in my mind but have profoundly influenced the formation of my identity. These works are inspired by photographs from my early childhood, before the age of five, a period from which my recollections are shaped more by familial narratives and captured images than by direct experiences.

I strive to depict the complex emotions, joy, sorrow, security, and anxiety, that I either experienced during that time or have come to understand through stories shared by my parents and the visual cues in these photographs. These paintings reflect not only my personal history but also resonate with a collective experience; many of us possess childhood photos that, rather than recalling actual memories, mirror familial and societal narratives.

My childhood unfolded in the late 1980s, coinciding with the end of the Iran-Iraq war, a time marked by economic hardship, government-issued ration coupons, and my mother's resourceful efforts to sew matching outfits for us from limited fabric supplies. In this series, I focus on the faces of children within these photographs, selecting specific fragments to re-express that era, a time that, even if not vividly remembered, played a crucial role in shaping my relationships and sense of self.

These artworks represent an endeavor to fill the gaps in memory, to gain a deeper understanding of how those formative years have impacted my current identity, and to forge a connection between our personal and collective pasts.