Sinking Suns

“Red is rare in the landscape. It gains its strength through its absence. For just a moment, during an ecstatic sunset, the magnificent sun globe sinks below the horizon... then it is gone. Remember, magnificent sunsets are the result of violence and catastrophe, Krakatau and Popocatepetl.” Derek Jarman

A pull draws us into the room, it is burning... Glass arrangements on overhead projectors shine: expansive projections colorfully illuminate the walls, floor, and ceiling – and the visitors inside. This work is a sea of moods. And although the sources of this emotional scenery are visible in their fragility, we can hardly escape or resist their strength, we literally immerse ourselves in them. Being able to analyze things does not necessarily mean having them under control.
What happens when all the suns set at the same time?

Born in Tehran, Neda Saeedi lives and works in Berlin. She studied classical sculpture under the direction of Raffie Davtian in Tehran and later fine arts at the lens-based class of Hito Steyerl at Berlin University of the Arts (UdK). Saeedi has exhibited her work at galleries, museums, and art spaces internationally. Her publications include “Neda Saeedi: Whispers“ (2024), “Only Birds Who Fly the Highest Can Shatter the Windows“ (2022), and “Return to Neverland: Dialogue Between Homayoun Sirizi & Neda Saeedi“ (2021, published in Farsi and English).

Director Neda Saeedi. Co-Producer Nina Tabassomi.

Films: 2024: Sinking Suns.