My work challenges the oppression that Iranian women face within the Islamic patriarchy. Rather than explicit radicalism, I aim to craft an alternative world in my paintings—a realm exuding quiet power, intimacy, and freedom. Constructing heterotopic dreamscapes allows for an escape from the harsh reality of oppression and empowers the women depicted. These artworks narrate the life I left behind; they are exploring the bittersweet nostalgia of distant intimacies. Close friends and family members transform into surreal figures in idealistic visions of an alternate reality. While these paintings convey my own personal journey, their aim is to resonate with any woman who is or has been subjected to censorship or oppression. Purposefully situating figures in heterotopic spaces, I unveil and empower the Iranian female identity, challenging traditions of objectification. My art stares back, defying the notion that women should conform. By creating imaginary spaces, I construct an emotive world and shed light on the plight of Iranian women. Through this process, I reclaim multiple aspects of my identity, establishing a profound longing for genuine selfhood.