Who am I!
I am an independent visual artist, internationally lecturer/instructor with more than 24 years of experience in overseeing the implementation of educational, artistic, entrepreneurial and administrative initiatives in large urban centers. My pedagogical accomplishments include the publication of 6 books on Art History, Graphic, and Handicrafts, along with 15 years of academic lecturing, and the honour of serving three years as the Dean of an art faculty. With a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts and a master’s degree in Art History, I possess a holistic understanding of art and culture rooted in my desire to enhance the cultural life of communities.
I have provided artistic services, such as environmental graphic design and advertising to local businesses and campaigns. As an art director, I have the experience of doing research, planning, and coordination for urban and academic art projects.
EDUCATION
2019-2020 College Teacher Training, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
1994-1998 Masters of Art History (Art Research), Thesis: The role of the Silk Road in the evolution of Islamic pottery and ceramics, Art University, Tehran, Iran
1988-1993 Bachelors of Applied Arts, (Handicrafts), Thesis: Primitive pottery making in contemporary Iran, Art University, Tehran, Iran
APPOINTMENTS
2019-present Ceramic, (hand-building & Wheel Throwing), Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
2017-2019 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 (theory & studio art), Sepand Honar, Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2007-2013 History of Art-Graphic Design- Geometrical Drawing-Islamic Art and Architecture-Marketing and Advertising-Research Method (theory & studio art), University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2010-2011 History of Iran and Global Art, Criticize and Analysis of Graphic (theory), Shahid Rajaee University, Tehran, Iran
2010-2011 Persian Traditional Design-Human_Nature_Drawing (studio art), University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran,
2002 & 2009 Islamic Art and Civilization-Geometrical Pattern (theory & studio art), Art University, Tehran, Iran
2001-2009 Introduction to Contemporary Art, Introduction to Graphic Art, Principals for Presentation of Artwork, History of Oriental Painting, Visual Art Fundamentals (theory & Studio art), Tehran Technical College of Dr. Shariati, Tehran, Iran
2002-2003 History of Art, Research Methods (theory), Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
PROFESSIONAL EXPREINCE
2011-2015 Founder & Art Director, Spide Jaam Honar, Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2007-2010 Dean of Art & Graphic Department, University of Applied Science and Technology, Elm-Gostar & Campuses Number 11, Tehran, Iran
2001-2010 Art Supervisor-Reviewer-Editor, Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
1999-2007 Head of BOD & Curator of Visual Arts Department, Sepand Honar, Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
1992-1993 Manager of Public Relations, Office of Cooperatives of Hormozgan province, Bandar Abbas, Iran
1990-1995 Advertising & Graphic Specialist, Institute of Art and Idea, Tehran, Iran
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
1993 Aboriginal Pottery, Solo Pottery Exhibition, Art University Gallery, Tehran, Iran
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2020 Group Show, Clarington Mayer Foundation Ceremony, Courtice, Ontario
2015 Group exhibition, 4th urban sculptures, Qasr Museum, Tehran, Iran
1996 Group exhibition, 5th Iranian Pottery Artists Association, Khaneh Farhang Saba, Tehran, Iran
SELECTED CURATED EXHIBITIONS
2003 Student Group Exhibition, Visual arts & Makeup Mask, Sepend Honar, Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2005 Emerging Artists Group Exhibition, Calligraphy & Graphic Arts, Sepend Honar, Art & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2009 Student Group Exhibition, Islamic geometrical Pattern & Crafts, University of Applied Science and Technology, ElmGostar campous, Tehran, Iran
COMMISSIONS
2014 Municipality of Tehran, Lightening Design Project, Tehran, Iran
2013 Municipality of Tehran, Relief Project, using Kufic calligraphy, Ferro Concrete, Tehran, Iran
2013 Municipality of Tehran, Plinth Rebuilding Project (Hor Squer), Ferro Concrete, Tehran, Iran
2001 T.V 1 Broadcasting, Interior Design Project, Tehran, Iran
1998 Municipality of Tehran, Mural Design Project, Tehran Iran
ACCOLADES & 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
1994 Merit Scholarship (full funded), MA, Art History (Art Research), Art University, Tehran, Iran
1988 Merit Scholarship (full funded), BA, Applied Arts, (Handicrafts), Art University, Tehran, Iran
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2013 Sepand Honar Art & Cultural Institute, Research for compilation of a book on the modern graphic in Iran, Tehran, Iran
2005 Ministry of education, Art Director of cinematography of the best teaching and management models’ festivals, Arak, Iran
1997 Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization, Traditional hand-woven in Shahrood, Semnan, Iran
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2014 Graphic through the ages, Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, Iran
2013 The challenges of Iran’s contemporary graphic: an interview with Reza Hosseiny, Iran’s book news agency (IBNA)
2012 History of painting in Iran, Marlik Publishing Company, Tehran, ran
2012 The History of painting in Iran’s book, an interview with Reza Hosseiny, Iran’s book news agency (IBNA)
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
2009 Diagnosing the art education system, University of Applied Science and Technology, Campus number 6
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: 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
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2018-present Oshawa Art Association, 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
VOLUNTEERING
2019-present Board Member & Program Director, Oshawa Art Association, Oshawa
2017 Council Member, Cultural Leadership Council, Town of Richmond Hill
2015-2016 Tour Guide and Visitor Service Assistant, Aga Khan Museum
2016 Children Pottery Instructor, Withchurch-Stouffville Museum
2016 Event Assistant, Big Brother and Big Sister Of York
2016 Info Team Member, 10th Luminato Festival, Toronto
2015 Info Team Member, Emergence Symposium, Toronto Art Council & Neighborhood Art
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