The third in her Experiment series, Experiment No. 3 is set in the Garden of Eden. Eve plucks an apple from the forbidden tree whilst two figures to her right kiss and a snake slithers underfoot. In religious traditions, Adam and Eve are considered the first people created by God, and their story symbolizes the beginning of humanity and its trials. However, from a philosophical or science fiction perspective, they can also be interpreted as subjects of an experiment – perhaps a test of free will, moral choice, or the nature of human existence itself. In the small-scale painting Saadatkhan stays true to her signature style, employing collage techniques to construct a thought-provoking visual dialogue on this timeless theme as the interplay of materials and form mirrors its ambiguity.

Ramina Saadatkhan (b. 1977) is a Baku-based artist who graduated from the Fine Arts Faculty in both the Azimzade Art School and the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts. Her practice spans painting, collage, and pop art, infused with abstract expressionist and pop art sensibilities. Engaging mythology, biblical narratives, and philosophical themes, she resists gendered or socio-cultural constraints, instead using bold, colorful imagery to explore archetypal energies, layered meanings, and encrypted visual forms. Drawing from Azerbaijani artistic heritage, Saadatkhan subtly references traditional carpet weaving and medieval miniature painting through her use of symbolism and structure. Her practice evolves through distinct phases, continually transforming while maintaining a recognisable and coherent visual signature style. Her work has featured in Art Dubai (2025) with Gazelli Art House and a group exhibition Spring Flow (2025), Gazelli Art House, Baku.