Portrait of Ali Banisadr. Photo by Lisa Kato
'His paintings do not proclaim. They pulse... You sense them before you fully see them. There is a paradox at the heart of Banisadr's practice. His canvases, such as Omen (2025), erupt with chaotic, almost apocalyptic energy, yet his process is governed by patience, deep listening, and rigorous self-discipline. The storm is what meets the eye, but beneath it lies a quiet, deliberate silence.' – Jae Kim
October 21 2025
