Colony
HOSEIN SHIRAHMADI
Colony || Paintings of Hossein Shirahmadi The documentary Colony is a portrayal of the process of painting and the experience of living within limitations. In this film, Hossein Shirahmadi reflects on his approach to the model, the figure, and painting itself—moving between moments of doubt and fatigue to instances where creation emerges unexpectedly, like a roll of the dice. Colony is more than a painting workshop; it is a collective space and a refuge where artists work side by side, critique each other, and find ways to continue despite constraints. The film follows the process of making paintings while offering an intimate view of the artist’s relationship with his work, the model, and the surrounding environment. Colony is a struggle for survival, an attempt to create a small yet safe space where art can endure.
