I began my artistic journey as a photographer and earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion from the Art University of Tehran, Iran. Exploring image connotation became central to my work, both in installations and photography. Seeking deeper insights into symbolism, I pursued a Master's in Art Research. Upon relocating to the United States, I found myself drawn to societal constructs of value, morality, and normalcy, transcending borders to connect with the global community. My artistry spans various mediums, including printed and digital images, drawing, projection, and sculpture, as I strive to interconnect ideas across forms. As an artist, I perceive my role as that of a thinker, approaching materials without bias to engage viewers in an immersive experience. My creations prompt reflection on the process of understanding the world through image consumption and production, exploring strategies beyond conventional limitations. While I appreciate the formal quality of images, my focus lies in their relation beyond the frame.
Honours/ Awards
2025 2022 2021 | Participant in the XV Florence Biennale 2025, Florence, Italy Zoetrope, EXPO 41 International Juried Competition, Second-Place, b.j. spoke gallery, NY, USA The Death of Marat, Art in isolation, Best in show, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, FL, USA |
2020 | Labyrinth, Merit Award, Intangible contest, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, FL, USA 3rd place in the Global Culture Photo Competition 2020, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA 2nd place in the Global Culture Photo Competition 2020, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA Dusk, Third Place Award, A Sense of Place, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, FL, USA |
| On/Off, Best in the Show, Close-Up, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, FL, USA |
2015 | Selected Halved Countesses collection, Florence Biennale, Italy |
| Bazaar, Finalist, Merit Award, le Catalan, France |
2012 | The 4th FAJR Visual Arts festival, Merit Award, Tehran, Iran |
| Summer, Competition, Merit Award, Luxembourg |
2008 | Bazzi, Merit Award, Shoghe Niyaz, Iranian Artist Forum Gallery, Tehran, Iran |