STATEMENT

Nilou Kazemzadeh’s work involves studying ways social, political, and environmental factors influence identity and one's place in society. In her work, she incorporates written language as a means of communicating her thoughts on cultural identity, belonging, and political polarizations. She juxtaposes written language over various imagery, such as family photographs, handmade paper, and prints in order to create a layered and multifaceted image. The purpose of her work is to act as a catalyst of representation in an often-polarizing society in hopes of facilitating meaningful conversations.