Biography
About Me
I am a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, theater, and set design. Born in Iran, I pursued my passion for art under challenging political circumstances before relocating to the Netherlands — a country known for its artistic freedom and cultural diversity. In 2000, I graduated from the Constantijn Huygens Art Academy with a specialization in illustration.
My artistic practice is deeply rooted in themes of identity, displacement, and cultural heritage. Through a contemporary lens, I explore my Persian roots, creating visual and performative narratives that bridge tradition and modernity.
From 2003 to 2009, I founded and led the Parwaz Aram dance group, serving as choreographer and director. The group created spiritual and theatrical performances that were presented at prestigious venues such as the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden, the World Forum in The Hague, and various museums, universities, and international cultural festivals. My work often merges visual and performing arts, offering immersive storytelling experiences that resonate across cultures.
In addition to my creative practice, I have dedicated many years to art education, teaching painting, sculpture, and illustration to students and community groups throughout the Netherlands. I have also studied under renowned artists such as Mahmoud Meraji and Hanibal Alkhas, which has significantly enriched my artistic perspective.
Over the years, I have participated in numerous exhibitions and cultural festivals worldwide, showcasing my work in galleries and museums internationally. Beyond individual projects, I continue to design and direct interdisciplinary performances that combine spiritual and theatrical elements, fostering collaboration and dialogue across artistic disciplines.
2003 – Study trip, United States (Colorado, California)
1995-2000 – Fine Arts & Design, Constantijn Huygens Art Academy, Kampen (Illustrative Design)
1991-1993 – Study trip & residency, Japan
1989-1990 – Free University, Tehran, Iran (Painting & Drawing)
Exhibitions (Selection)
2023 Daily Defiance, The Hague
2017 Galerie Blue Sense, The Hague
2015 Ghasr museum Iran, Galerie Blue Sense, The Hague
2012 Ritual Art, Amsterdam, Galerie Arti-Brak, Voorburg
2011 Liteside Festival, Amsterdam
2010 Kunstuitleen Almere, Galerie Arti-Brak, Voorburg
2009 Music Theatre Stopera, Amsterdam
2008 Human Rights Day, Groothandelsgebouw, Rotterdam, Iranian Theater Festival, Paris
2007 Art project with exhibition & dance performance at World Forum, The Hague Artistic leader, choreographer & set designer of Norouz celebration, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Leiden, Participation in Russian theater production Snegoerotsjka, Theater Spui, The Hague
2006 Show Your Hope, international art project, Mondiale Mobile Exposition, Dance performance Parvaz Aram at Nijmegen Four-Day Marches Festival,
Artistic leader, choreographer & set designer of Norouz celebration, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Leiden
2005 Museum Hillesluis, Rotterdam, Artistic leader of International Symposium on Human Rights, University of Amsterdam
2004 Dance performance Parvaz Aram, Show Your Art Festival, Delft
2003 Wereldmuseum, Rotterdam
2002 Galerie Arti, The Hague, Galerie Het Langhuis, Zwolle
2001 Havengalerie, Rotterdam, Galerie Arti et Industriae, The Hague, Art Fair AHOY, Rotterdam
2000 Stedelijk Museum, Zwolle
1995 Art academy, Utrecht
1996 City hall, Kampen
1998 International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague
1992 Honjo, Japan
1993 Tehran, Iran
Other Artistic Activities
2022 Acting roles in films English Breakfast & Shadow on the Wall
2012-2017 Founder of Gallery Blue Sense, The Hague
2003-2010 Founder of Parwaz Aram Dance & Theater Group
1998-2017 Art teacher
2010-2015 Member of Werkelijkheid Artists' Group
2009- Founder of Blue Sense Art & Cultural Foundation
2007-2011 Freelance teacher at ID College & Horizon College
2005-2017 Organizer of Poetry Evenings, The Hague & Delft
2003-2010 Co-founder of Art & Cultural Association ART HUIS, Delft