With her latest series, Seven Shades of Blood, Maryam Najd once again delves into profound themes including female identity, racism, and political structures. Seven estranged portraits reflect a cyclical exploration of feminine beauty, where only hairstyles and colors are unveiled. The portraits are encased in an evocative framing, a wide abstract-geometric border. With 'Seven Shades of Blood', Najd revisits themes previously explored in her successful series such as 'Women, 'Nation Wide Protest' from 2023, and 'Colorblind Society' from 2021-2023. Through her work, Najd firmly embeds herself in the political and societal dialogue, emphasizing the political protests that have sparked discussions on women's rights and mandatory regulations in Iran.
