My Story
I started on a transformative journey that began in my early childhood when I moved from my birthplace of Iran to the United Kingdom at the age of six, only to return to my homeland five years later. Fourteen years after, in 2012, I moved to the UK again. The repeatedly experience of transitioning between two distinct countries at a very young age has formed my soul to see the beauty within every single human, no matter their nationality, race, or skin colour. I see all humans having a gem within them as their spirit, which is equally respectful amongst all human beings. I have always investigated the similarities of humans through their souls, and this life experience has sparked a profound curiosity within me, leading me to explore the fundamental questions of humans, connections, and life.
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my professional artistic journey flew off when I was only twelve and returned to Iran after 5 years. In that age, as a teenager grappling with the challenges of being uprooted and adapting to new surroundings repeatedly, I found it difficult to adopt and connect! I was born in an artistic family, my father being an architect and photographer, my grandfather an artist and textile designer, and my mother a poet and literature enthusiast. So, I explored all sorts of art mediums such as music, photography, sculpture, and painting to find a way into myself, and, out of myself! I received professional drawing and painting training from a professional artist, so eventually, I found peace in connecting to my emotions and expressing my inner chaos through art. During this time, I had already showcased my paintings in numerous cities and festivals across the nation.
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Moving to the United Kingdom to pursue my PhD in Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh University created a noticeable gap in my artistic life as my academic accomplishments filled my days, leaving little room for personal artistic exploration. I truly enjoyed my new life experience and enjoyed my PhD topic on promoting children's creativity through outdoor spaces. It was also a new life challenge for me because, as an artist, I could live with my personal feelings and connect with my unconsciousness emotions, but as a researcher, any personal influence on the process and outcome of the research was discouraged. Afterall, life was moving forward with great achievements, growing knowledge and many new and exciting experiences. With all these said, the absence of my artistic endeavours weighed heavily on my heart, and I heard my soul screaming within me when I encountered paintings or artwork.
In late 2019, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and the arrival of my second child, I lost my part-time job as a University Lecturer. It became a breaking point, leaving me overwhelmed with emotional distress and a sense of losing everything I had built over the many years. Tragically, my grandparents whom I was very emotionally attached to and father-in-law who I truly loved passed away, but travel restrictions and visa delays prevented me from mourning with my loved ones in Iran. I was rejected, isolated, and disconnected from the world and the relationships I had formed. After enduring two years of hardship beside my husband and two children, I had no choice but to embark on an internal journey. I re-evaluated my life experiences, rebuilt my beliefs about humans, and discovered the true meaning of connectedness. I connected to myself, my art was born again, and gave our small family a new life.
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Starting in January 2022, I dedicated myself to full-time painting. It has become the perfect medium for diving into my soul, delving into my emotions, and uncovering my thoughts. In addition, reflecting on my ongoing transitions between two countries, I view art as a universal language that extends beyond origin, race, language, and beliefs, allowing all humans to connect with one another. So through my paintings, I not only establish connections with myself, but also with nature and people from around the world. I firmly believe that our souls and spirits are what truly unite us, disregarding any barriers of race and language. My passion now lies in fostering human connection and inviting others to connect through the spiritual realm of art. In my eyes, there are no divisions, only unity and connectivity, and I will continue to communicate with humanity through my paintings. As my current part time research position at Edinburgh University, I also continue to explore the essential relationship between art, play and nature in children's lives.
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With my art, I invite the viewers to start their own reflective journeys. My aim is to bridge cultures and languages, evoking emotions, fostering reflections, and nurturing connections that transcend borders. As a result, a significant portion of my artistic process unfolds long before I lay my hands on my paints and brushes. While my reflections and personal experiences inspire many of my paintings, I also draw inspiration from the wisdom of poets like Rumi, Persian mystics, verses, and Sufi music, which I have been exposed to through my mother. Deliberately avoiding titles and descriptions, I allow my paintings to tell their own stories, enabling viewers to interpret and harvest their own individual visions of life. In this way, I experience deep connections with the viewers of my work through our shared spirits. And I continue the pleasure of uniting with people, nature and myself through my paintings.