In the exhibition "Inner Selfie", a title that can also be loosely translated as "Inner Self Image", the artist shows various aspects of her personal "being" as a woman, as well as her emotions. In her art, Safaei expresses the schizophrenia, which she is everyday at the mercy of: a flying chest, a bust of her head with octopus legs, her fingers and lips served as "finger food" or the installation "Simurgh", in which 30 decorated chickens were presented or served on golden plates.

"Throughout and in the different stages of my life I have found aspects of my character that can in no way be fitted within a simple template or definition; various emotions, very conflicting at times, that I have been carrying through the ups and downs of my journey, and all the love/hate that has come my way, nested in or departed from me. My portrayal of such emotions and experiences is perceived as a dress that others use to judge me by. While in it, I have all these complex concepts and enigmas that even “I” cannot always define. I have attempted to include a quite personal part of my essence in my works while depicting my power over what I present others with and how I can become transparent in the face of judgments and comments. The embodiment of this, along with a contradicting sense of purity and evil – that can coexist in my soul – is displayed in my works." (Nastaran Safaei)

Nastaran Safaei studied for an Associate Degree in Graphic Design from Sooreh University (2004) and she received a diploma in Graphic Design from Naghshe Kowsar Art School (2001). Afterwards she focused mainly on media sculpture and installation. Today she is a member of "The Association of Iranian Sculptures”. Since 2002 her works have been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibition in Iran and abroad.