Elmira's art journey
Bio
My surreal paintings skilfully depict the conflict between good and evil that exists in the details of everyday life and beliefs.
Inspired by the works of Hieronymus Bosch, I construct my paintings around images such as heaven/hell sequences that are truly awe-inspiring. My work is a surreal link between the present and old masterpieces.
I also have a great love of animals and am fascinated by the surrealism of cinema. I enjoy reading about art history and ancient mythology and listening to music.
My main sources of inspiration are the old masterpieces and human emotions.
Painting has been my main hobby since childhood!
I followed my passion by attending art school and obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in painting.
I held three painting exhibitions in my youth, the first at the age of 18 and two more in the early years of my university studies.
In 2018, I held my last group exhibition in Tehran. However, I had a breakdown when I realised that most people laughed at my drawings or described them as strange and scary. But I didn’t let that stop me!
As a confident artist, I took a five-year break from participating in art events to concentrate on my craft and develop my unique style. Little did I know at the time that being unconventional was actually a huge advantage! Despite this, I continued to paint for myself, creating unique pieces that only I had seen.
Fast forward to 2023, and with the help of NFTs, I re-entered the public art world with a bang! This marked the beginning of a new chapter for the once shy artist who lacked confidence in her work. Today I create masterpieces with boundless pride and love!
I am a talented traditional painter who is absolutely passionate about creating art! My ability to express my feelings and thoughts through my work is remarkable.
I am constantly overflowing with new and exciting ideas for my art, which brings me immense happiness and fulfilment.