About Me

Having immigrated from Iran to the United States, I have faced unique challenges in shaping my identity and artistic vision. My work integrates new cultural influences while staying deeply connected to my Iranian heritage. Persian feminism, humanism, and financial hardship are central themes in my paintings and ceramics, with each brushstroke and impression reflecting my personal background and lived experience. I work with various materials, including clay, paint, and wood, incorporating colors and textures drawn from my surroundings to evoke my concerns both aesthetically and psychologically. In my ceramics work, shoes symbolize hardship of living in poverty specially for the children who are being forced to beggar and give the money to the head of the group; it’s all goes to the poverty in the society while my paintings uncover history’s hidden narratives through portraits of old doorknobs I have seen in Iran—both approaches creating a bridge between past and present.

Alongside the beauty of Persia’s ancient traditions, the historical power of women during the Persian Empire, and the teachings of Zoroastrianism, a bitter truth stays—the gender discrimination that appeared in Iranian society after the fall of the Sassanian dynasty. While my art shows Iran’s cultural heritage, it also critiques gender inequality and the silence surrounding the unspoken stories of Iranian women. This narrative resonates with many women worldwide, exposing hidden truths that stay locked behind closed doors, struggling to become known. Through my work, I aim to preserve and honor Persian culture while fostering greater understanding and awareness within Western society.