“I experienced this oppression myself in Iran. I remember the day in the early morning when government security forces burst into my home, ransacked it and took my father to prison; my younger sister was crying on her way to school. Later my sister was denied access to university and because of her quest to understand why, was placed in solitary confinement.”

These are only a few examples of what Baha’is around Iran have and are currently experiencing. The exhibition is enhanced by artifacts belonging to imprisoned Baha'is, providing tangible connections to the ongoing struggle. Despite the gravity of its subject matter, the exhibition maintains an undertone of hope, reflecting Safajoo's belief in the possibility of positive change in Iran. The exhibition features small-scale oil paintings on linen, characterized by their deliberately tempered color palette, allowing viewers to engage with difficult subject matter through contemplation rather than shock.

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