My Art Story

The story of my art began when I was 10 years old. It started when my cousin and parents noticed my interest in painting. My journey into the art world brought a mix of reality and fantasy, making my teenage years happier and bringing color to the grayness of my war-torn homeland. I learned basic drawing and painting at Espahbodi Art School in my hometown, Mashhad. At 15 and 16, I participated in the first and second youth visual arts annual festival in Iran and was awarded first and second place in graphic design, which boosted my belief in the role of art in my life. At 18, I pursued architecture at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran to continue my studies. While my artistic activities were most fruitful in my teenage and recent years, I’ve always considered art a special treasure. Painting became a hidden supporter in my happiest and saddest moments. My journey in the art world can be divided into three main periods.

The first period was before university, during which I focused on drawing figures, portraits, and free ideas with a pen. I also had some experiences with ink, watercolor, and oil paint. Focusing on sketching in the early years of my art life was a valuable gift.

The second period started with my studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Basic architectural lessons and courses to increase my visual literacy brought new perspectives and creative ideas. I expanded my visual literacy by participating in training courses and communicating with other art fields. In this period, I used color, mostly in the form of illustrations. My interest in social issues gradually led me to participate in urban projects, which continued throughout my work.

The last part reflects my current journey. After gaining experiences in the real world, I returned to my inner world and teenage dreams. Art continues to play an important role in my thinking and daily life. Academic experiences, professional work in various architectural and urban scales, and exposure to different countries and people have provided me with colorful mental findings. Art has become the best tool for sharing these ideas, and I enjoy expressing them through it. I am now at a point where I want to invite those interested in my ideas to join me on this artistic journey.