In 1978, as a young artist newly graduated from the School of Fine Arts, I faced a turning point amid the upheaval of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. With exhibitions requiring government approval, my passion for painting was stifled, forcing me into a career in advertising—a necessary but disheartening compromise.

In 1986, seeking freedom and creative expression, I left Iran for the Netherlands. There, I rediscovered painting as a sanctuary, gaining recognition within the Dutch art community.
Yet, the ache of distance from my homeland remained.

A vacation in Italy, reminiscent of Iran’s past, inspired me to relocate. My art found new audiences, and in 1998, I was honored as Best Painter in Emilia-Romagna.
Vibrant exhibitions in Ferrara followed, but family obligations brought me back to the Netherlands in 2000.
Expanding into illustration and cartooning, I contributed to major publications and participated in over 70 exhibitions.
From 2004 to 2014, travels to Iran allowed me to reconnect with my roots, culminating in successful Tehran exhibitions. From 2014 to 2019, I lived in Iran, showcasing paintings and 2.5D sculptures before returning to the Netherlands. My artistic evolution spans cartoons,
figurative and surrealist painting, and now abstraction, shaped by a journey of resilience and creative reinvention.