Zero One

Solo Collection by Bahar Assar

Curated by Salim Najafi

Picasso Gallery, Dubai, October 2024

In her Zero One collection, showcased at Dubai’s Picasso Gallery in October 2024 and curated by Salim Najafi, Bahar Assar presents a series of nine captivating sculptures that delve into themes of transformation and resilience. Crafted in bronze with accents of turquoise, each piece reveals natural cracks that expose vibrant turquoise within, symbolizing the beauty in imperfection and the hidden strength found in vulnerability.

These compact yet powerful figures convey a timeless dialogue between fragmentation and wholeness. The earthy bronze tones against the striking turquoise create a visual contrast that mirrors the balance of strength and fragility in the human experience. Assar’s Zero One invites viewers to contemplate the process of breaking and healing, a journey that is both universal and deeply personal.

This collection is a testament to Assar’s skill in capturing the intricate dance of identity and endurance, with Najafi’s curatorial vision enhancing the display’s evocative impact.