My love for Art began when I was four years old. I remember drawing my newborn cousin like it was yesterday. I drew him perfectly, like a photograph. The way he would lay there, the colors of his onesie. My relatives flipped out and everyone was in shock.
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My love for Art began when I was four years old. I remember drawing my newborn cousin like it was yesterday. I drew him perfectly, like a photograph. The way he would lay there, the colors of his onesie. My relatives flipped out and everyone was in shock. From then on, all my presents were art supplies. A brutal war with Iraq began in 1981. Iran completely changed. In my eyes; from rose colored lenses to complete darkness with... Read More
bombs dropping two blocks down. We escaped Iran on horseback and for three days we traveled to reach the borders of Turkey. Thanks to my parents love and support for my passion, I never stopped drawing and being tutored while living in Turkey and Italy. At the age of 12 through 14 I studied with Persian artists Badreyee Borghey and Hessam Abrishami. Upon my arrival to the US, I was one of the youngest students taking an art course in Santa Monica college at age 13. In my 20’s I was all over the place with my style, experimenting and figuring out what worked for me. In hindsight, I see that I’ve somehow incorporated everything I’ve experienced, everything I’ve loved and all things I have given my attention to. What inspires me when I paint, is the element of magical surprise. I usually receive one or two inspiring ideas, combine them with my playful co-creation and the piece becomes what it wants to be. I love playing with different mediums and styles. I use vintage magazines (my favorite being fashion magazines), books, different paints, pastels and spray paint. I see all the hard work, that is forgotten, in creating a great image in magazines and photographs, and I like to save them and make them part of my art. I may hold onto an image for 10 years or more before I know where it belongs. I like to be light and fun with my work, with a playful message to not take everything so seriously. I love what I do, and it is an honor to share my work when they are done. I truly believe my pieces are lucky and carry blessings into homes. One thing I feel clarity with, is my world makes sense to me when I am creating art. Every day I thank the universe that I am an artist. Exhibitions Solo Exhibitions
