Education:
MA - History of Art, Design and Visual Culture | 2020 | University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB
MFA - Collaborative Design | 2018 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY
BFA - Industrial Design | 2014 | University of Tehran | Tehran, Iran
Awards and Recognitions:
Grants for Individuals and Collectives - Exploration and Experimentation | Edmonton Arts Council | Winter 2023
Full Tuition Scholarship for Graduate Studies | 2018-2020 | University of Alberta | Canada
Partial Tuition Scholarship for Graduate Studies | 2015-2018 | Syracuse University | New York
Fifth Ranked in the National Industrial Design Olympiad | 2014 | Iran
Full Tuition and Student Life Scholarship | 2009-2012 | University of Tehran | Iran
First Ranked in the Arts College Entrance Test (among +12000 participants) | 2009 | Iran
Professional Appointments:
Persian/English Interpreter | Language Line Solutions | Canada | Since 2023
Facility and Financial Administrator | Harcourt House Artist Run Centre | Edmonton, AB | 2020-2022
Gallery Associate | FAB Gallery | Edmonton, AB | 2019-2020
Intern Arts Events and Sales Coordinator | Street Prints Artist Collective | Edmonton, AB | 2019-2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant | University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB | | 2018-2020
K-12 Substitute Teacher | Syracuse City School District | Syracuse, NY | 2018
Assistant Director/Drawing Instructor | Talent Agency Portfolio Development | Syracuse, NY | 2015-2017
Shop Technician/Instructional Assistant | Warehouse Design Works - School of Design | Syracuse, NY | 2015-2017
UI Designer | Dezz Studio | Tehran, Iran | 2012-2015
Assistant Photographer | Dimo Studio | Tehran, Iran | 2011-2014
Youth Art Instructor | Adab Art Institute | Tehran, Iran | 2010
Learning Consultant | Midea Art Institute | Tehran, Iran | 2009-2010
Curatorial Experience:
Silent and Present | independent curation | Bleeding Heart Art Space | Edmonton, AB | 2023
Solo and Two Artist Exhibitions:
Finding Home Everywhere | Zen Center of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | 2018
Group Exhibitions:
No Fear | Harcourt House | Edmonton, AB | 2023
Anonymously از Iran | Culture Lab LIC | New York City, NY | 2023
Bowing to Figure: 28th Annual Naked Show | Harcourt House | Edmonton, AB | 2021
Yielding to Form: 32nd Annual Members’ Exhibition | Harcourt House | Edmonton, AB | 2021
Let’s Be Dragons: Hardwired to Connect | 914 Gallery | Syracuse, NY | 2017
First Painting Expo | Tehran Gallery | Tehran, Iran | 2014
Group Industrial Design Exhibition | Tehran Gallery | Tehran, Iran | 2011
Desert, Tree, Bird: Group Photography Exhibition | Cafe Gramophone | Tehran, Iran | 2010
Creative Projects:
Motion Graphic Designer | Anahita's Republic: A Play written by Hengameh E. Rice | Edmonton, AB | 2022-23
Concert Manager | King Raam Live at Dowey's | Edmonton, AB | 2020
Design Researcher | Maidbot Startup - Cornell University | New York | 2016
Archive Researcher | Special Collections Research Centre | Syracuse, NY | 2015
Featured Artist | Art for Freedom: Curated by Madonna | Open Access | 2013
Film Accessory Designer | Photoshut Studio | Tehran, Iran | 2009-12
Lectures Presented:
Springtime Inspirations: A Journey into Iranian Art and Culture | Centre for Race and Culture | Edmonton, AB | 2024
International Womens' Day | Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton | University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB | 2024
Workshops Offered:
Art and Music | New Music Edmonton and Harcourt House | Edmonton, AB | 2024
Ordinary Magic: Coloured Pencils | Artelier Studios | Edmonton, AB | 2023
Drawing for Teens and Tweens! | Artelier Studios | Edmonton, AB | 2023
Community Leadership and Volunteering:
Director of Arts and Culture | Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton | 2022-2023
Board Member | Mile Zero Dance | Edmonton | 2022-2023
Volunteer Poster Designer | Metro Cinema | Edmonton | 2023
President | Mindfulness Meditation Student Group | University of Alberta | 2019-2020
Persian Drum Player | Edmonton Transcultural Orchestra | Edmonton | 2019
Graphic Designer | Zen Studies Society | Catskills, NY | 2017
Media and Press Appearance:
Convocation Story | An Unexpected Journey by Donna McKinnon | Faculty of Arts-University of Alberta | June 8, 2020
Notable Memberships:
Juried Member | Alberta Society of Artists | Since 2024
Life Member | National Elites Foundation of Iran | Iran | Since 2009