
HIGHLIGHTS
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A visual artist with extensive experience in Graphic Design and Illustration.
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Won awards and featured at international illustration competition
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EDUCATION
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Master’s in Illustration, Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tehran, Iran, 2006
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Bachelor of Dramatic Literature, Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tehran, Iran, 2004
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Graphic Design for MY GOD… series children book - Published by BEHNASHR, Iran, 2019
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Illustrator, Ministry of Education and Training, Iran, 2005 – 2016
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Art Director and Graphic Designer, Roshd Children’s Magazine, Iran, 2004 - 2016
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Art Director and Graphic Designer, Roshd Children’s Magazine, Iran/ Emirates, 2006
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Art Director and Graphic Designer, Nasim Children’s Magazine, Dubai, 2007-2008
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Character designer, ‘Amir Ali Judgment’ animation. Iran, 2006
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Art Director and Graphic Designer, Shahed Children’s Magazine, Iran, 2005 - 2006
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Art Director and Graphic Designer, Soroush children’s Magazine, Iran, 2005 - 2006
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Theater set design, children’s theater, Iran, 2004
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Character designer and inbetweener, ‘Nokhodi’ animation series, Iran, 2002
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AWARDS
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Special Award of the 4th International Fadjr Fashion and Clothing Festival, Iran, 2015
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Special Award of the 5th Croatian Biennial of Illustration, Zagreb-Croatia, 2014
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Best Children’s Art Report, 9th Press Festival for Children and Young Adults, Iran, 2009
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2nd place winner of International Exhibition of Illustration, Italy, 2003
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Golden Pen of Belgrade, International Biennial of Illustration, Serbia, 2003
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2nd place winner of Children Painting Competition, Kanagawa- japan,1995
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1st place winner of Children painting Competition of UNICEF - Iran, 1994
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BOOKS ILLUSTRATED
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Illustrated more than 100 picture books and magazines such as:
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Little Turtle & the Big Sea, Story Publications, Iran, 2020
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Little Hungry Squirrel, Mehrab Ghalam Publications Iran, 2019
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Mommy and Baby (7 volumes), Cultural Institute of Borhan, Iran, 2018
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Tell Me what To Say (3 volumes), Iran, 2016
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Untrained King (10 volumes), Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults Iran, 2016
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The CAT & the Stars, Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, china, 2010
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Once Upon a Time, The Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, Iran, Spain, 2008
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Crows of Clock Boulevard (5 volumes), Ofogh Publications, Iran, 2008
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My Daddy’s Tattoos, Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, Italy, turkey, 2007
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Hey, Would You Be My Friend? Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, Iran, Spain, France, 2005
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I Am the One, I Am the One, Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, 2004
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National Flag (Derafsh-e- Kaviani), Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, 2003
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An Angle Is Born, Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, 2003
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FESTIVALS AND BIENNIALS
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Illustrations competition, Croatia, Zagreb, 2008 and 2006
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The Festival of Illustration” Mantova”, Italy, 2008
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The International Exhibition of Dictionaries, Iran, 2008
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The 4th International Festival of Illustration for Children, Padova, Italy, 2007
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The Golden Pen of Belgrade ,2007,2005, 2003
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Illustration competition, Bologna, Italy, 2006
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Illustration exhibition, Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 2005
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Aydin Doghan caricature festival, Istanbul, Turkey, 2000
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EXHIBITIONS
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Group illustration exhibition (Color & Life), Saba gallery, Iran, 2018
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Group illustration exhibition (Iranian Illustration Week), Iranian Artist Forum, Iran, 2018
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‘Iran Art’, group illustration exhibition, Milan, Italy, 2017
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‘Dialogue’, IRUS group installation exhibition, Denver, USA, 2010
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‘Dialogue’, group installation exhibition, Chicago, USA, 2009
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The Exhibition of The Most Superiors of International Illustration, The Cultural & Artistic center of Paradise of Nation, Iran, 2009
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Illustrations exhibition (curated by Neda Azimi), Bologna, Italy, 2006
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Group illustrations exhibition, Itabashi museum, Japan, 2006
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Group illustrations exhibition, Laleh Gallery, Iran, 2006
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Group illustration exhibition, Art Forum, Iran, 2006
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WORKSHOP LEADING EXPERIENCE
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2 illustration Workshops for young and adults, Bologna, 2009
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3 illustration Workshops for young and adults, Zagreb, 2008
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JURY EXPERIENCE
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‘Children’s Day’, children’s book illustration competition for children, Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, Iran, 2014
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Emerging Illustrators competition, Fadjr Festival, 2011
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Jury member of DOT International Illustration Competition, Iran, 2007
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ASSOCIATIONS
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Member of Cultural and Artistic Society of Iranian Illustrators
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Member of The Institute for the Promotion of Visual Arts, Iran