b. 1968 in Tehran, Iran. Lives and works in Tehran, Iran.
Biography
Jalal Sepehr constructs his shots with the meticulousness of a theatre director, choosing the settings and costumes for his models to create a narrative in images. This highly artistic work draws on references to Persian mythology and literature to create links between history and current events; the artist employs emblematic motifs such as traditional oriental carpets which, he suggests, can stand for an interweaving of different geographies and timeframes.