This November, C45 Contemporaries is partnering with The Reser—one of our 2026 Triennial Partner Organizations—to bring our community together around With Her Own Wings. Created by local visual artist Taravat Talepasand and percussionist/composer Christopher Whyte, this extraordinary performance weaves music, projection, storytelling, and light into an exploration of resilience and Iranian women's voices.
We believe in combining our platform and network to champion remarkable local projects—and as part of keeping C45 Contemporaries free, we’ve secured a limited number of complimentary tickets! Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regularly priced tickets can be purchased here (Pricing $20 - $35, Arts for All available).
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“With Her Own Wings” is a concert-length experience in music, art, film, light, storytelling, emotion, and the human condition, exploring the narrative of women in Iran and across the globe, spurred by the Woman-Life-Freedom movement which began in Iran in 2022. The concert is spearheaded by Iranian-American renowned painter and visual artist Taravat Talepasand and Iranian-American percussionist/composer Christopher Whyte, featuring new contemporary works from composers Anahita Abbasi, Niloufar Nourbakhsh, and Aida Shirazi.
The production is brought to life with stunning imagery and photography by Mario Gallucci, atmospheric cinematography and film projections by Padraic O’Meara, and innovative lighting and production design orchestrated by Solomon Weisbard.
“With Her Own Wings” aims to elevate the voices and talents of Iranian artists, particularly women, through a series of contemporary compositions for solo percussionist and immersive electronic soundscapes, interwoven with powerfully striking visual art, film, and light. This dynamic show traces the journey from sunset to sunrise, symbolizing the enduring struggle and resilience of women who have faced repression and highlighting the emerging generation of artists who advocate for change through the act of artistic expression.
“With Her Own Wings” is supported through the Creative Heights Grant from the Oregon Community Foundation.