I was born in Iran in 1974, during one of the most politically and emotionally charged periods in modern Iranian history. I grew up in the shadow of the Iran-Iraq war and under the weight of the Islamic Republic’s strict censorship and control. Amidst this atmosphere of conflict and repression, I found refuge in art.
Caricature and painting became more than creative expression—they were tools of survival, rebellion, and connection. They allowed me to say what could not be spoken and to explore the emotions that lived just beneath the surface.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a cartoonist with Iranian publications including Hamshahri Javan and Nasim Jonoub, and I’ve held solo exhibitions in cities such as Shiraz and Bushehr.
My work has travelled further in recent years, recognised internationally through competitions and publications, including a win in the Charlie Hebdo Caricature Competition (2022) and finalist selection in the Malaga Grenet 2024.
Now based in Brisbane, Australia, I continue to explore the complexities of identity, the absurdities of society, and the deeply human stories that shape us all.
Through expressive faces, manipulated forms, and bold colour, I amplify both the humour and the heartbreak of modern life.
Drawing from the rich legacy of Iranian satire, I use humour as a bridge, a way to pull viewers in, soften the edges of hard truths, and open space for reflection.
I’m fascinated by the contradictions we carry: strength and fragility, pride and shame, masks and vulnerability.
Each piece I create invites the viewer into a dialogue—one that begins with a smile, but lingers in thought.
