Lohrasb Bayat investigates methods of image construction that probe our state of ambiguity and multiple possibilities, just as the the blindfolded figures dance and laugh with an exuberance that defies their predicament. Embracing the uncertainty of their existence, laughing and moving with a sense of assumed liberation, evoking vulnerability and optimism at the same time.

Lohrasb Bayat’s works are mostly created using sketch markers. These markers, while increasing the latitude for creating finer details, maximise the risk of error, with true care needed for completing each work immaculately —referring also to the subject matter and the delicate approach towards portraying judgement, urging the viewer that even a slight mistake can lead to extreme violence. Bayat uses his own staged photographs, images from his friends and colleagues as bases for his paintings. His works focus on the relationship between the intimate scenes of gatherings and the legibly violated figures, describing it as a “close relationship”. Central to the series are Bayat’s blindfolded figures, suspended mid-movement in a dance of both restraint and release. Rendered through precise, dynamic linework, these anonymous seeming subjects embody the tension between limitation and liberation—mirroring humanity’s capacity to adapt and thrive within constraints. Each composition pulses with emotion, capturing fleeting moments of joy, doubt, and connection that define our shared journey. “Through Superposition, I wanted to visualise the invisible threads that bind us—the universal struggle to find light amid ambiguity,” says Bayat. “The blindfold is not a barrier, but a lens. It asks us to confront how we navigate unseen challenges while discovering resilience we didn’t know we possessed.” The artist’s stark contrasts and layered textures create a visual language of duality: bold strokes suggest unwavering determination, while delicate details hint at vulnerability. This interplay invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences of growth and adaptation, transforming personal narratives into a collective meditation on existence.