Rashid al-Bahrani
a pearl diving island in the Persian Gulf
Rashid al-Bahrani runs a tailor shop in a strip mall near the harbor on a small island known for its pearl-diving heritage. His days are consumed with ensuring the perfection of every stitch, as he alters clothing for fishermen and families alike. Haunted by dreams of a house that doesn't exist and a word that teases the edge of his consciousness, he channels his deep-seated yearnings into visual art by night, seeking memories that slip through like grains of sand.
About
Obsession
The elusive word hovering just out of recall
Voice
Gentle pull of a sea current
Artistic Medium
Fabric installations using tailored textiles
Technique
Sewing and embroidering fragments together
Influences
Daily rhythm of the tides, his recurring dream house, South Asian textiles from his father
Materials
Discarded garments, threads from his tailor shop, fishing nets
Scale
Room-sized, often mirroring a courtyard
Selected 1 time · Last: October 16, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Whisper of Unseen Dangers"
October 16, 2026 · tense
"Echoes of Uncertainty"
October 16, 2026 · tense