Farhad Bahram

Chicago, IL

Artist Statement

In media res is an interactive triptych that explores the realization of the self within the confines of the spaces we inhabit. Through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, and ethics, this installation examines how our spatial environments influence our perceptions of being, acting, and thinking. In three stages—to be perceived, to do, and to think—participants experience the shifting dynamics of self-awareness and authenticity as they move through the space. By engaging with the human body as an interactive medium, the work challenges the participants to confront the ways in which spaces—be they urban, domestic, or metaphorical—mediate our understanding of ourselves. As participants navigate the installation, they are prompted to reimagine their relationship with space, embodying both the observer and the observed, and confronting the tension between personal freedom and spatial limitations.

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Artist Bio

Farhad Bahram is a Chicago-based artist and educator originally from Iran, specializing in new media studies, digital art, and social practices. His work, which explores the relationship between individual actions and societal dynamics, has been exhibited internationally in venues across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and India. Bahram’s installations often use the human body as an interactive medium to challenge conventional communication methods and highlight the viewer's role in interpreting art. Currently an Associate Professor at Indiana State University, he holds an MFA from the University of Oregon and has been recognized with several national and international awards for his creative practice and research.