Ali Zabeti’s paintings offer a moving exploration of solitude, introspection, and human connection. By depicting meticulously detailed figures - often young people in a state of stillness and contemplation - and using the striking contrast of black pencil on white canvas, he achieves a profound emotional expression. The solitary, distant figures evoke concepts of longing and alienation, which are intensified by the vast, empty space. Zabeti’s simple yet profound visual language is a reflection of the subjects’ inner worlds and the broader social and political contexts in which they live.