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PROJECTS
Blue Frame
Freelance
Digital art
Thesis project
Since I got into studying art, knowing art history of Iran and the world inspired me to use Iranian traditional art elements in my artworks. When I was trying to decide on my research topic for my undergraduate project, I found various brands that were using conventional Iranian design in making clothes and fabrics, which I didn't see them enough and proper. Therefore, decided to choose specifically herbal painting patterns on designing fabrics as my thesis topic. In this series, tried to design fabrics inspired by different Iranian paintings from historical periods like Ilkhanid, Timurid, and Qa-jar. You can see traditional Iranian patterns and colors which moved to modernity in my designs.
"An End to a Project" Group exhibition
Thesis
Kamaledin Behzad Art Gallery -Tehran
"An End to a Project" Group exhibition
Thesis
Kamaledin Behzad Art Gallery -Tehran
Early works
As a woman who is living in Iran during the 21st Century, I was the witness of the movement from traditional society to modern society, and in this road, I noticed the native and traditional arts are going to aside. This matter became the primary concern in my artistic and professional life, colors, and patterns with thousands of years of history and a strong connection with our and our neighbors’ culture which makes beauty in human life in contemporary life.
I start my artworks with a focus on women identify based on Iranian traditional patterns and colors to design fabric. During creating my works, I always think about to keep the women identity and focus on the beauty and difficulties to be a woman in the middle east besides showing the Iranian traditional arts to my audience. I believe that keep the native and traditional techniques alive not only is a way to connect with the world around us but also because of the nature of traditions it can help to keep our environment clean and improve morality.
I traveled to around Iran and had experience working and learning from many local artists. Now my goal is to learn and work on all other traditions in not only fabric design but other mediums like sculpture, painting, and installation. Learning and gaining experience from different artists from other culture always been my dream. Having even a small effect of contemporary human life or enshrine women identity, it’s my goal to be an artist.
I start my artworks with a focus on women identify based on Iranian traditional patterns and colors to design fabric. During creating my works, I always think about to keep the women identity and focus on the beauty and difficulties to be a woman in the middle east besides showing the Iranian traditional arts to my audience. I believe that keep the native and traditional techniques alive not only is a way to connect with the world around us but also because of the nature of traditions it can help to keep our environment clean and improve morality.
I traveled to around Iran and had experience working and learning from many local artists. Now my goal is to learn and work on all other traditions in not only fabric design but other mediums like sculpture, painting, and installation. Learning and gaining experience from different artists from other culture always been my dream. Having even a small effect of contemporary human life or enshrine women identity, it’s my goal to be an artist.
Redwood forest
Sisyphus
As a woman who is living in Iran during the 21st Century, I was the witness of the movement from traditional society to modern society, and in this road, I noticed the native and traditional arts are going to aside. This matter became the primary concern in my artistic and professional life, colors, and patterns with thousands of years of history and a strong connection with our and our neighbors’ culture which makes beauty in human life in contemporary life.
I start my artworks with a focus on women identify based on Iranian traditional patterns and colors to design fabric. During creating my works, I always think about to keep the women identity and focus on the beauty and difficulties to be a woman in the middle east besides showing the Iranian traditional arts to my audience. I believe that keep the native and traditional techniques alive not only is a way to connect with the world around us but also because of the nature of traditions it can help to keep our environment clean and improve morality.
I traveled to around Iran and had experience working and learning from many local artists. Now my goal is to learn and work on all other traditions in not only fabric design but other mediums like sculpture, painting, and installation. Learning and gaining experience from different artists from other culture always been my dream. Having even a small effect of contemporary human life or enshrine women identity, it’s my goal to be an artist.
I start my artworks with a focus on women identify based on Iranian traditional patterns and colors to design fabric. During creating my works, I always think about to keep the women identity and focus on the beauty and difficulties to be a woman in the middle east besides showing the Iranian traditional arts to my audience. I believe that keep the native and traditional techniques alive not only is a way to connect with the world around us but also because of the nature of traditions it can help to keep our environment clean and improve morality.
I traveled to around Iran and had experience working and learning from many local artists. Now my goal is to learn and work on all other traditions in not only fabric design but other mediums like sculpture, painting, and installation. Learning and gaining experience from different artists from other culture always been my dream. Having even a small effect of contemporary human life or enshrine women identity, it’s my goal to be an artist.
Silenced Souls
My art is a reflection of the ongoing struggles for equality and safety, particularly for women, in a world that is still far from being an equitable and secure place for everyone. Whether you're heading to work right now, embracing your child, or sharing a moment with your partner, the reality is that the world has not yet become a fair and safe space for all, especially for women.
Despite political rhetoric about equality, the question remains: do women in Afghanistan, Africa, Europe, or even in New York City at 3 AM, experience the same sense of security that women in Iran or elsewhere do? The sad truth is that the world is still far from being a suitable place for women, and I strive to be a small voice through my art, reminding us all of the ongoing struggle and the need to stand up.
The series you are witnessing began with a bitter news story. At that time, I was still in Iran, and the news was about a father who brutally killed his daughter for simply having a boyfriend. This series, created in an A5 sketchbook, was completed within three weeks, using a combination of collage and painting. I sought to express my own emotions about this issue—the anger and fear that had been brewing within me for years due to such acts of violence against women. Honor killings are a significant issue in the Middle East, where women are killed by their fathers, brothers, or husbands for asserting even the simplest of their individual right.
Despite political rhetoric about equality, the question remains: do women in Afghanistan, Africa, Europe, or even in New York City at 3 AM, experience the same sense of security that women in Iran or elsewhere do? The sad truth is that the world is still far from being a suitable place for women, and I strive to be a small voice through my art, reminding us all of the ongoing struggle and the need to stand up.
The series you are witnessing began with a bitter news story. At that time, I was still in Iran, and the news was about a father who brutally killed his daughter for simply having a boyfriend. This series, created in an A5 sketchbook, was completed within three weeks, using a combination of collage and painting. I sought to express my own emotions about this issue—the anger and fear that had been brewing within me for years due to such acts of violence against women. Honor killings are a significant issue in the Middle East, where women are killed by their fathers, brothers, or husbands for asserting even the simplest of their individual right.
Blue sketch book
Compost
The Compost Project delves into existentialist philosophy, exploring a world that doesn't end with our deaths, where humans return to their everyday lives. But what about my body? This was the question that arose when my brother sent me a picture of a tree he had planted above our father's grave. I looked at that picture and imagined the growth and stretching of that tree, a tree that needs no fertilizer because my father's body lies beneath its roots. This led me to envision my own body, lifeless, lying in a corner of this world. Perhaps animals or plants nourish from it. Perhaps the only meaningful contribution I can make to this world is for my lifeless body to transform into compost, into organic compost.
Embroidery design
The project you see began with a journey to the east of Iran. During that journey, I met rural women who were skilled in needlework on white fabrics, primarily used for home adornment. I brought one of those fabrics with me to Tehran and transformed it into a simple white garment adorned with intricate mental patterns, etched by women merely by gazing at nature within them. It sparked an idea to create garments using handwoven fabrics and the mental embroidery of rural women. After the first collection, I traveled to other villages in Iran and met more women. Therefore, black embroidery from Sistan, Baluchi embroidery from Baluchistan, and Zoroastrian embroidery from villages in Yazd were added to subsequent collections. In this project, I aimed to help women find their own independence. I assisted women in continuing this path on their own and made every effort to use natural fibers and handcrafting in producing the products.
Stamp
The Stamp project was a short-term endeavor that I and two of my designer friends embarked on for fabric and clothing. We aimed to create designs inspired by historical maps of Iran and transform them into modern patterns that would appeal to the youth today. We played with interesting patterns from different periods of Iran. For example, in one of our collections, we began designing patterns inspired by the glazed pottery of the Seljuk period, which became the most popular in my collection. In addition to our designs, in our small studio, we would screen print the designs we had prepared on the t-shirts we were making. It was an exciting experience that taught me a lot.
Ceramic
Blue pencil
Bloody murder
Blue Div
In Iranian literature and mythology, fascinating narratives about demons (divs) have been recounted. Some of these divs are akin to demons, while others coexist with humans. Some exhibit emotions similar to humans, while others are entirely opposite. Typically, divs enter the lives of Iranian children through childhood tales and folklore. Yes, I have heard many stories from my mother or grandmother about divs. But why have they stepped onto my white papers?
The blue divs, they are always with me. Sometimes they hide, and other times they scream out loud. The initial days of drawing divs coincided with a period of depression for me. I was engrossed in painting when this beloved creature emerged from my heart and became part of my life. Now, several years have passed since that day, but my blue div has seen many days and experienced many emotions with me. One day it helps me cry and immerse myself. Another day, it just kisses my cheeks. By watching the blue div, you delve into the most intimate feelings of the artist and the div takes a step into your world. These feelings mostly portray sorrow, mourning, and loneliness. I usually escape from these emotions, but now the blue div helps me touch and accept them. This is not a project that ends with a few works; in my opinion, this collection accompanies me until the end of my life, and I am excited to explore more facets of emotions with the div and other characters, delving deeper into our shared world.
The blue divs, they are always with me. Sometimes they hide, and other times they scream out loud. The initial days of drawing divs coincided with a period of depression for me. I was engrossed in painting when this beloved creature emerged from my heart and became part of my life. Now, several years have passed since that day, but my blue div has seen many days and experienced many emotions with me. One day it helps me cry and immerse myself. Another day, it just kisses my cheeks. By watching the blue div, you delve into the most intimate feelings of the artist and the div takes a step into your world. These feelings mostly portray sorrow, mourning, and loneliness. I usually escape from these emotions, but now the blue div helps me touch and accept them. This is not a project that ends with a few works; in my opinion, this collection accompanies me until the end of my life, and I am excited to explore more facets of emotions with the div and other characters, delving deeper into our shared world.
Save the Amazon
Consumerism among Americans is recognized as a significant cultural trait in American society. This trait refers to the tendency to consume excessively and produce a large amount of waste, which has widespread impacts on the environment and society. Americans are generally seeking new experiences and entertainment, which can lead to excessive waste production.
One interesting aspect of this issue is that many American artists create creative and unique artworks using waste and recycled materials.
This type of art, known as recycled art or upcycling, not only helps in recycling waste materials back into the material cycle and preserving the environment but also demonstrates that art can be a powerful tool to address social and environmental issues. Through creativity and art, it can create new ideas and awareness in society.
This collection began when I migrated to America. I witnessed Amazon boxes arriving every day at people's doorsteps, only to end up in trash cans at night. For me, this cycle was terrifying. When I talked to my friends about it, they had become accustomed to this happening. Yes, waste production, even paper waste, is something so valuable. Well, what I could do was utilize them, so I started cutting and painting on them.
One interesting aspect of this issue is that many American artists create creative and unique artworks using waste and recycled materials.
This type of art, known as recycled art or upcycling, not only helps in recycling waste materials back into the material cycle and preserving the environment but also demonstrates that art can be a powerful tool to address social and environmental issues. Through creativity and art, it can create new ideas and awareness in society.
This collection began when I migrated to America. I witnessed Amazon boxes arriving every day at people's doorsteps, only to end up in trash cans at night. For me, this cycle was terrifying. When I talked to my friends about it, they had become accustomed to this happening. Yes, waste production, even paper waste, is something so valuable. Well, what I could do was utilize them, so I started cutting and painting on them.
Collage
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