This painting depicts Tehran’s Milad Tower beneath a night sky interrupted by explosions that resemble distant stars. Created during days of war and internet blackout (June 2025), the work reflects the surreal coexistence of beauty, fear, silence, and destruction experienced by millions of Iranians.

Acrylic on paper, ~20 × 30 cm (8 x 12 in, approx.); framed: 30 × 45 cm (12 × 18 in, approx.).