With art, I came to know my true self

Artist Statement

With art, I came to know my true self through my strengths and weaknesses. When I work, I must be honest with my nature in order to remain creative and original. I think of life as a river—each time I touch its waters, I encounter a new feeling, shaped by the constant motion of existence. Every sculpture I make is an expression of these changing sensations, an echo of the flow of my river of life. Having lived across Iran, Florence, and Vancouver, my work reflects a convergence of cultures—East and West, tradition and transformation. The architectural rhythm of Persian art and the spiritual philosophy of Florence have deeply influenced my sense of form, while the multicultural openness of Canada has given me freedom to explore new identities. As a woman from the Middle East, I also carry the memories and silences of the women before me. My practice is a way of listening to those unspoken stories—of giving body and presence to the unseen. Through the tactile language of bronze, clay, and plaster, I seek to honor both the fragility and the endurance of human experience. Ultimately, my art is an act of empathy—an invitation to connect through silence, form, and the shared flow of life.