Lohrasb Bayat (b 1990, Tehran, Iran) graduated in Computer Science from Azad University. Bayat’s work emerges from an interest in history, politics,socio-economics, science and technology.

He began his painting career in 2012 at Mustafa Dashti’s studio. His works have been featured in three solo exhibitions at Dastan and Azad galleries, as well as in over twenty group exhibitions and biennials at galleries such asAzad, Dastan, Plus 2, SARAI, Mahe Mehr, Niavaran Cultural Center, Emrooz, Han, Kaboud, and others.

Lohrasb Bayat investigates methods of image construction that probe our state of ambiguity and multiple possibilities, just as the the blindfolded figures dance and laugh with an exuberance that defies their predicament.

Embracing the uncertainty of their existence, laughing and moving witha sense of assumed liberation, evoking vulnerability and optimism at the same time.

His works are mostly created using sketch markers. These markers, while increasing the latitude for creating finer details, maximise the risk of error, with true care needed for completing each work immaculately —referring also to the subject matter and the delicate approach towards portraing judgement, urging the viewer that even a slight mistake can lead to extreme violence.

Lohrasb Bayat has used his own staged photographs, images from his friends and colleagues as bases for his paintings. His works focus on the relationship between the intimate scenes of gatherings and the legibly violated figures, describing it as a “close relationship”.