Hootan Heydari, 1357, 2022, steel, cassette tapes, plaster, 114 x 82 x 18 cm. Image courtesy of the Artist and FUTURES Gallery.

Lara Chamas and Hootan Heydari present a selection of recent work titled Retrace Your Steps! Their work shares a profound connection through the exploration of themes such as home, familial memory and generational migrant experiences of leaving their home countries due to war and political upheaval. Their works are both poetic and poignant, speaking to both personal stories and broader political histories.

Chamas is a Lebanese artist, born and raised in Naarm (Melbourne). Her work comprises of sculptural objects and installations that reflect on family, memory, and domestic life.

Heydari is an Iranian-Australian artist, who predominantly works in sculpture and photography. His art captures connections between the past and present, distilling echoes of history into contemporary expressions. Heydari is represented by Futures Gallery.