Under the title Across the Spectrum of Colors, the 17th solo exhibition of photographer and artist Sherzad Hirani opened in Erbil and remained open to visitors for three days. The exhibition presented a carefully curated selection of works that highlighted the natural landscapes of Kurdistan through a distinctive artistic approach that bridges photography and painting.
Hirani explained that the exhibition brought together an anthology of 40 tableaux, each measuring 50 by 75 centimeters. The photographs focus on the nature of Kurdistan, with an emphasis on color, light, and atmosphere. He noted that the transition from one tableau to another reflects a changing spectrum of colors, allowing viewers to experience variety and contrast while maintaining visual engagement throughout the exhibition.
Describing nature photography as a living art form, Hirani emphasized that the moment a photographer captures a scene from nature, the image becomes a visual translation of that moment. He added that artistic perspective and perception play a central role in photography, ultimately shaping how the beauty of the subject is reflected through the camera.
Sherzad Hirani was born in 1970 in the town of Hiran. He is a member of the Iraqi Photographers Association and the Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate. Throughout his career, he has worked with several media outlets, held more than ten solo exhibitions, and participated in 21 joint exhibitions both inside and outside Kurdistan. In addition to his exhibitions, he has authored several publications, particularly in the field of education, where his photographs have been widely used.
The exhibition reaffirmed Hirani’s ongoing contribution to Kurdish visual arts and his continued exploration of nature as a source of artistic inspiration and expression.
