School of Art

Niki Saghari: Fading Roots, Blooming Branches

May 23 to June 23, 2023  |  MFA Thesis Exhibition

Niki Saghari is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist currently based in Canada. Her practice spans photography, performance, video, sound, and installations. Through her work, Saghari draws attention to the seemingly mundane aspects of daily life, transforming them into compelling pieces that challenge preconceived notions.

Her art delves into the complexities of human relationships, identity, the passage of time, and the impermanence of life. By revealing the unconscious and highlighting shared experiences, Saghari fosters empathy and understanding across cultural boundaries, ultimately promoting a sense of interconnectedness among all people.

Before immigrating to Canada, Saghari earned her Bachelor of Photography from Tehran University of Art. She exhibited in group shows at Silk Road Gallery and Negrakhane Honar in Tehran and performed at venues such as Molavi Hall (Tehran), La Nef (Paris), and the International Theatre Festival Olympia in Dion, Greece. Since 2021, she has been pursuing her Master of Fine Art at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.

Special Event

Oral Exam
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023  |  10:00 am
Location: Sound Stage, 156 ARTlab, 180 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba

Performer stands in a dark gallery space next to a pile of clothes, with abstract projections illuminating the background.
The performer stacks clothes from the pile into an organized arrangement on the floor, surrounded by a dark and shadowy gallery setting.
The performer sits on the floor, sorting through a large pile of clothes under dim lighting, with abstract imagery projected on the wall behind.
Several participants join the performer, engaging with the pile of clothes, as abstract visuals of hangers and fabrics are projected in the background.