During a leisurely walk through the vibrant streets of Tehran, I noticed a man resting on a park bench.
Intrigued by his calmness, I took a photograph. This sparked my exploration of the social meanings behind
Tehran's "green sleepers." In a place where photographing strangers is uncommon, I approached this
moment with respect and sensitivity.
Intrigued by his calmness, I took a photograph. This sparked my exploration of the social meanings behind
Tehran's "green sleepers." In a place where photographing strangers is uncommon, I approached this
moment with respect and sensitivity.
I wondered about the man's story—was he a tired truck driver taking a break or a visitor trying to
navigate the city? His identity and the symbolism of his rest captivated me.
navigate the city? His identity and the symbolism of his rest captivated me.
My photographs blend Western and Eastern values related to sleeping outdoors, inviting different
interpretations and conversations. Unlike the typical detached observer, my work reflects a deep
connection with these sleepers. In this way, I become both the observer and the observed,
blurring the lines between reality and perception.
interpretations and conversations. Unlike the typical detached observer, my work reflects a deep
connection with these sleepers. In this way, I become both the observer and the observed,
blurring the lines between reality and perception.
