Who Is He !
He is an independent visual artist, ceramist, researcher, and art history lecturer, with more than 24 years of experience in overseeing the successful implementation of artistic, educational, entrepreneurial and administrative initiatives in large urban centers. With a Master’s degree in Art History, He possesses a holistic understanding of art and culture rooted in his desire to enhance the cultural life of communities. His pedagogical accomplishments include publication of 6 books on Art History, Graphic, and Handicrafts, along with 15 years of academic lecturing, and the honor of serving 3 years as the Dean of an art faculty.
He has provided artistic services, such as environmental graphic design, multi-media production, publications, and audio/visual to local businesses and advertising campaigns. As an art director, He has the experience of doing research, planning, and coordination for urban and academic art projects.
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EDUCATION
1994-1998 Masters of Art History(evaluated course by course), Art Research, Art University, Tehran, Iran
1988-1993 Bachelors of Applied Arts(evaluated course by course), Handicrafts, Art University, Tehran, Iran
EXHIBITION
2015 4th Biennial of urban sculptures in Tehran, Tehran, Iran
1996 5th Biennial of Iranian pottery artists association, Tehran, Iran
1993 Solo pottery exhibition, Art University, Tehran, Iran
COMMISSIONS
2013 Municipality of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Relief, using Kufic calligraphy, Ferro Concrete
2013 Municipality of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Plinth Rebuilding (Hor Square), Ferro Concrete
2014 Municipality of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Lighting Design
PUBLICATIONS
2014 “Graphic through the ages,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2012 “History of painting in Iran,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, ran
2009 “History of art and architecture in Iran and the world,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2009 “Multiple choice questions of art,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2007 “Introduction to graphic art,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2007 “General knowledge of art,” Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2005 “General knowledge of art: a brief history of art and architecture in Iran and the world, learning to the traditional art (Handicrafts),” Sepand Honar Art & Culture Institute, Tehran, Iran
1997 “Traditional hand-woven in Shahrood,” Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization, Tehran, Iran
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018-present Ceramic, (hand-building & Wheel Throwing), City of Oshawa, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
2016-2017 Ceramic, (hand-building & Wheel Throwing), Markham Museum, Markham, Ontario, Canada
2001-2015 History of Art, Visual Art Fundamentals, Ceramic, Sepand Honar Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran, Theory & Studio
2007-2013 History of Art, Graphic Design, Geometrical Drawing, Islamic Art and Architecture, Marketing and Advertising, Research Method, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, Theory & Studio
2010-2011 History of Iran and Global Art, Criticize and Analysis of Graphic, Shahid Rajaee University, Tehran, Iran, Theory
2010-2011 Persian Traditional Design, Human-Nature-Drawing, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran, Studio
2002 & 2009 Islamic Art and Civilization, Geometrical Pattern, Art University, Tehran, Iran, Theory & Studio
2001-2009 Introduction to Contemporary Art, Introduction to Graphic Art, Principals for Presentation of Artwork, History of Oriental Painting, Visual Art Fundamentals, Tehran Technical College of Dr. Shariati, Tehran, Iran, Theory & Studio
2002-2003 History of Art, Research Methods, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran, Theory
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
2010 Certificate of Appreciation, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2008 Certificate of Appreciation, 8th Festival of Printing Industry, Tehran, Iran
2005 Certificate of Appreciation, Sepand Honar Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2018-present, Oshawa Art Association, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
2017-present, The Ontario Clay & Glass Association, Ontario, Canada
2011-present, Permanent writer member, Iran Book House Organization, Tehran, Iran
2010-Present, Permanent artist member, Iranian Association of Visual Arts, Tehran, Iran
2008- 2012 Test compiler, National Organization of Educational Testing (NOET), Tehran, Iran
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
2011-2015 Founder and Director, Sepid Jaam Honar Art and Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2007-2010 Head of Art & Graphic Education Department, University of Applied Science and Technology,
Tehran, Iran
2001-2010 Reviewer, Editor and Art Supervisor, Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
1999-2007 Manager and Head of BOD, Sepand Honar Art and Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
1992-1993 Manager of Public Relations, Office of Cooperatives of Hormozgan province, Bandar Abbas, Iran
1990-1995 Advertising & Graphics Specialist, Institute of Art and Idea, Tehran, Iran