About me

For me, the ultimate form of peace is a glorious mess of chaos that coexists happily with order. My version of beauty is crafted with raw emotion and stark truth – the materials I grew up with in my native Iran. My childhood memories are a mixed bag of war and revolution, but also the power of a culture that sees life through the eye of art. Today, The intricate designs on Persian rugs, the immortal verses of Persian poetry, and the graceful curves of Persian calligraphy are the sparks that inspire the creation of my paintings, as well as the North Star that keeps me on the right path. When one of those sparks hits me, my brush starts moving to the frantic rhythm of my deepest emotions as words take on shapes and forms, and are blended together through layers of color. There’s a moment of silence as my conscious mind steps in and sets everything in order. Then the piece itself speaks up, guiding me to the finishing touches that seal the deal. The magical fruit of this surreal teamwork brings my innermost feelings to light. Each painting is a personal journey from the unknown to the known, from California to my homeland; and each verse or word, handwritten by me, is a glimpse at my inner world. I paint to experience joy or disappointment, to feel powerful, to believe in magic, to play, and to feel alive. All, while I give my audience a moment of sensory enjoyment without making them think too hard.