Roshanak Aminelahi: Faces of Resilience

The second solo exhibition for Roshanak Aminelahi at Ayyam Gallery (the first was way back in 2017) illuminates the stories of women who navigated a male-dominated society and persevered through adversity.

The selected women come from diverse backgrounds, spanning different generations, continents, and life paths; collectively, they embody a universal story. Roshanak highlights a multitude of defining acts of courage, including speaking up against racism, enforcing political and environmental activism, and normalising female leadership.

And throughout the history of art, women have consistently been fetishised and idolised for their physical form. In this show the artist deliberately hides their appearance and focuses solely on the beauty of their achievements and character. The women are still identifiable, proving they have established themselves by fulfilling their roles as key personas in their respective journeys.

To 2 January.

Above: Roshanak Aminelahi Georgia O’Keeffe (2023)