Ebrahim Barfarazi
In The Lands of Dreams
6th March - 10th April 2025
Location
Pristine Contemporary
To sleep: perchance to dream. ~William Shakespeare
When one sleeps, one rests, one escapes, one finds peace, and one rejuvenates. In the quietude of rest, the body becomes a portrait of stillness and vulnerability, exuding a sense of safety, soundness, and security. Sleep transforms the human form into an expression of serenity—closed eyes, softened features, and relaxed postures tell stories of release and trust.
In the Land of Dreams invites viewers to observe and reflect on the physicality of sleep, exploring how the resting body becomes a canvas for calm and renewal. The exhibition presents works that capture the beauty of repose, celebrating the tender, unguarded moments when individuals surrender to slumber. Through depictions of reclining figures, tranquil faces, and bodies at ease, the artworks evoke the universal experience of finding sanctuary in sleep.
This show highlights the delicate interplay between the physical and emotional states of rest. Each piece underscores the quiet power of sleep to heal, to nurture, and to provide a profound sense of safety. As you move through the exhibition, may you be reminded of the preciousness of these moments, where the body and mind align in harmony, secure in the embrace of rest.
May these artworks inspire you to cherish the quiet sanctuaries within your own life, and to see the beauty in the resting forms around you, safe and sound in the land of dreams.
Featured Works
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The New Indian Express - Indulge
Rupam Jain
Sleep — an escape or a silent surrender to chaos? Iranian artist Ebrahim Barfarazi questions, in his series 'In the Land of Dreams'
14th March 2025
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