Here, imagined iris mutants, assembled from various species, are made of black glass, resembling congealed petroleum. The flowers rest on wooden bases, each accompanied by ornate labels that evoke the aesthetics of cabinets of curiosity, bearing names that echo the wrath of empire. Amid the stunning beauty of these delicate forms, the harsh reality of the world’s insatiable appetite for fossil fuels emerges, highlighting how Iran’s oil wealth has been both a blessing and a curse for its people.
