Where letters become dreams
Somayeh Gholami
Aug 1 - Aug 15, 2025
Starting on Friday, August 1, Ba gallery will host a collection of paintings by Somayeh Gholami. The exhibition, titled “Where Letters Become Dreams,” will be open to the public until August 15th, 2025.
Somayeh Gholami is an artist born in 1981 in Shiraz. She pursued her education in mathematics up to the doctoral level at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Gholami has held three solo exhibitions and participated in three group exhibitions both inside and outside of Iran as part of her professional career.
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Statement
As someone deeply rooted in the traditions of Persian calligraphy and immersed in its beauty throughout my life, I have embarked on a journey to bridge past and present, tradition and innovation. I was born and raised in Iran, surrounded by the elegance of Persian script. Later, I found myself in Portugal—a place where the alphabet I had known since childhood was unfamiliar to most. This cultural shift inspired me to reimagine my artistic expression. In my new collection, I use Persian letters and words not as tools for direct communication, but as visual elements that evoke entire worlds of imagination. The letters and words transform each piece into scenes and emotions open to visual interpretation. This collection is not meant to be read or deciphered. The works invite viewers to experience calligraphy as form, movement, and texture. The familiar curves and flow of Persian script become a universal event—a visual language that transcends its origins while still honoring them. As viewers walk through these imaginary spaces, I hope they reconnect with their own emotions and dreams, discovering moments of stillness, joy, and longing. Somayeh Gholami August 2025
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News
Calligraphy isn’t art; it’s a profession!
August 13, 2025
According to an ILNA news report, Somayeh Gholami is among the artists who have used traditional calligraphy as the foundation to create more innovative and expressive works. Although she has lived in Portugal for many years, her academic background is unrelated to art.
Recently, Gholami held an exhibition titled “Where Letters Become Dreams” at Ba Gallery. The exhibition opened on Friday, August 1st and will run through Friday, August 15th.
"Where Letters Become Dreams" Is a Visual Journey
July 31, 2025
According to Mehr News Agency, the solo exhibition of works by Somayeh Gholami, titled "Where Letters Become Dreams," will open on Friday, August 1st, at Ba Gallery.
Somayeh Gholami is an artist born in 1981 in Shiraz, Iran. She pursued her education in mathematics up to the doctoral level at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. So far, Gholami has held three solo exhibitions and participated in three group exhibitions both inside and outside of Iran. The works in her upcoming collection are influenced by the forms and shapes of letters in Iran and Portugal.
Somayeh Gholami’s Solo Exhibition "Where Letters Become Dreams" Opens in August
July 31, 2025
According to ILNA, a solo exhibition of works by Somayeh Gholami titled "Where Letters Become Dreams" will open on August 1st.
Somayeh Gholami was born in 1981 in Shiraz, Iran. She pursued her studies in mathematics up to the doctoral level at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. So far, Gholami has held three solo exhibitions and participated in three group shows both in Iran and abroad.