We may be different, speak different languages, or live on opposite sides of the world, yet we all ache, we all dream, and we all long for the same things in life. My art is a visual expression of our collective need for belonging, meaning, and purpose, inspired by the human experiences that shape each of us: love, wonder, memory, and hope, and beyond.

With layered color and flowing forms, I translate feeling into motion. My process is fluid and intuitive, where no two pieces, like no two people, ever take the same path. By choosing to work with inks on canvas or synthetic paper, I invite movement, unpredictability, and emotion in the process—qualities that mirror the way we experience life and connection. I allow the materials to move freely, sometimes colliding, sometimes blending, echoing the way we move through one another’s lives. Though each painting is one of a kind, they are bound by a shared sense of motion, depth, and presence, like variations of an unspoken language.

As a Persian American, I grew up suspended between two cultures, never fully rooted in either. It wasn’t until I started traveling, discovering new places, perspectives, and ways of seeing the world that I realized despite how unique our journeys may seem, so much of what we carry inside is shared . We are shaped by familiar emotions, just painted in different hues .  Today, my work is where these moments live, instinctive, unfiltered, and beyond the need for words.

The Art of Connection

About Me

As a first-generation American with Persian heritage, growing up in Dallas, Texas, allowed me to experience the deep traditions of my family and the vibrancy of Western culture. I've always had an affinity for art, which led me to study it during my time at the University of North Texas. Now based in Germany, my journey has evolved into a cross-cultural exploration of identity and belonging. Today, I am a self-taught artist whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally.


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