CLAIRE HAJI KARIMIAN

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Claire Haji Karimian’s artistic practice explores themes of identity, memory, and culture to reflect on her experiences as an Italian immigrant. Her work acts as a bridge between her Italian heritage and her life in Canada, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to examine the tension between cultural heritage and modern life. Karimian’s work reflects the complexities of belonging, displacement, and transformation. Her use of repetition, patterns, and symbolism explores how memory and tradition shape personal and collective identity while embracing change and innovation. Karimian invites viewers into a space where cultural identity is both celebrated and redefined, fostering dialogue about migration, adaptation, and the emotional landscapes that define who we are.

Eye To Eye, 2024, digital glossy inkjet print, 24” x 18”
Hanger, 2020, watercolour on paper, colouring photo print, 10” x 8”
Habitat 1: Roots of Memory, 2023, drypoint prints, Arnheim paper, black Akua ink, 11” x 8 ½”
Habitat 2: Shifting Landscapes, 2023, drypoint prints, Arnheim paper, chine colle, black Akua ink, 11” x 8 ½”
Habitat 3: Echoes of Home, 2023, drypoint prints on Arnheim paper, à la poupée, black and red Akua ink, 11” x 8 ½”