Mahvash Arshadi, born in 1957 in Iran, is a contemporary interdisciplinary artist whose involvement in the world of art commenced at the age of four. Influenced by her parents' simplistic paintings and her grandmother's intricate carpet designs, Mahvash's artistic journey began. Her primary canvas was a 50 x 50 meter asphalt space adjacent to her residence, serving as her personal sketchbook, routinely cleared by her grandmother to create a new canvus.
Throughout her high school years, Mahvash continued to pursue art. At 20, she initiated a teaching career as a painting instructor at the university where she studied psychology. Concurrently, she explored fashion design and hosted her own art exhibition, marking the inception of her artistic profession.
later on, she established her own art school, serving as an instructor for over three decades, integrating modern psychological and pedagogical concepts into her teaching methodology.
In addition to visual art, Mahvash's artistic pursuits encompassed music. Trained in music, she participated in various orchestras in Iran as a choir singer and later formed her own choir, appearing on television programs and private concerts.
Mahvash's artistic range is extensive. She engages in composing poems, songs, designing stage and costumes and undertaking any artistic endeavor that intrigues her. Articles and short stories also form a significant part of her artistic activities.
Mahvash's artistic range is extensive. She engages in composing poems, songs, designing stage and costumes and undertaking any artistic endeavor that intrigues her. Articles and short stories also form a significant part of her artistic activities.
Mahvash Arshadi's life exemplifies her enduring devotion to art and her exceptional ability to express creativity through diverse mediums. Her commitment to teaching and contributions to the arts have made a lasting impact on the artistic community, establishing her as a notable figure in the world of art and design in Iran.
Artistic Accomplishments
Artistic Accomplishments
2024 Muglanin renkleri - painting exhibition- Inlice and gocek, Turkey
2018 Abaci art gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2016 International Art and Music Festival - Fethiye, Turkey
2012 Solo Exhibition - Dob-e-Akbar( Big Dipper) - Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, Iran
2012 Solo Exhibition - Dob-e-Akbar( Big Dipper) - Zaaferaniye Park, Tehran, Iran
2007 Solo Exhibition - Asarkhaneye Shahi( historical site), Sculpture and Poem, Isfahan
2007 Workshop - Najvan Park, Isfahan, Iran
2003 National Contemporary Artist’s Exhibition - Museum of contemporary art- Tehran and Isfahan
2003 International poster exhibition - Museum of contemporary Art, Isfahan
2002 Artfair -Pol-e-Shahrestan- Isfahan, Iran
2002 Exhibition of Women Artists - Museum of Contemporary Art - Isfahan, Iran
2002 Honerary Member - Visual Art Institute -Tehran , Iran
2001 Exhibition of Artists - Sheikh bahai cultural center - Shahinshahr, Iran
2000 Founder of the first Creative development studio - Isfahan, Iran
2000 Head of the committee of the Artist’s house-Shahinshahr, Iran
2000 Solo Exibition - SayeGah-e Honar Gallery - Isfahan, Iran
1999 Founder and instructor - sculpture studio - Culture and Art Administration, Shahinshahr,
1998-2002 Columnist and caricaturist - Andishe magazine - Shahinshahr, Iran
1995 Founder and instructor -SayeGah-e Honar School of Visual Art, Isfahan, Iran
1994 Head of visual art organization - Shahinshahr,Iran
2018 Abaci art gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2016 International Art and Music Festival - Fethiye, Turkey
2012 Solo Exhibition - Dob-e-Akbar( Big Dipper) - Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, Iran
2012 Solo Exhibition - Dob-e-Akbar( Big Dipper) - Zaaferaniye Park, Tehran, Iran
2007 Solo Exhibition - Asarkhaneye Shahi( historical site), Sculpture and Poem, Isfahan
2007 Workshop - Najvan Park, Isfahan, Iran
2003 National Contemporary Artist’s Exhibition - Museum of contemporary art- Tehran and Isfahan
2003 International poster exhibition - Museum of contemporary Art, Isfahan
2002 Artfair -Pol-e-Shahrestan- Isfahan, Iran
2002 Exhibition of Women Artists - Museum of Contemporary Art - Isfahan, Iran
2002 Honerary Member - Visual Art Institute -Tehran , Iran
2001 Exhibition of Artists - Sheikh bahai cultural center - Shahinshahr, Iran
2000 Founder of the first Creative development studio - Isfahan, Iran
2000 Head of the committee of the Artist’s house-Shahinshahr, Iran
2000 Solo Exibition - SayeGah-e Honar Gallery - Isfahan, Iran
1999 Founder and instructor - sculpture studio - Culture and Art Administration, Shahinshahr,
1998-2002 Columnist and caricaturist - Andishe magazine - Shahinshahr, Iran
1995 Founder and instructor -SayeGah-e Honar School of Visual Art, Isfahan, Iran
1994 Head of visual art organization - Shahinshahr,Iran
Design and Workshops
1980 - ... Fashion design and art educator
2017 Art therapy at Suvaliye adasi, Fethiye,
2017 Workshop at annual Fethiye festival,
2017 Costume design - Safir choir, Shahinshahr
2016 Stage design, Mehrbang Drum Isfahan, Iran
2000 Graphic Design- Hozur Festival- ,Iran
1999 Graphic design - Organization of Young Movie Industry - First International Movie Festival - Shahin shahr,Iran
1998 Graphic design -Taaziye Organization- Shahinshahr, Iran
1998 Stage and costume design, makeup Artist - Theater organization - Isfahan, Iran,
1980 Art educator - Kids and Youths
1980 - ... Fashion design and art educator
2017 Art therapy at Suvaliye adasi, Fethiye,
2017 Workshop at annual Fethiye festival,
2017 Costume design - Safir choir, Shahinshahr
2016 Stage design, Mehrbang Drum Isfahan, Iran
2000 Graphic Design- Hozur Festival- ,Iran
1999 Graphic design - Organization of Young Movie Industry - First International Movie Festival - Shahin shahr,Iran
1998 Graphic design -Taaziye Organization- Shahinshahr, Iran
1998 Stage and costume design, makeup Artist - Theater organization - Isfahan, Iran,
1980 Art educator - Kids and Youths
Textile and Shoe Productions
2000 Design and Sewing Instructor - SayeGah-e Honar- Isfahan, Iran
1988 Shadcase Textile Factory - Founder and Designer - Iran
1988 Founder and instructor - Shadcase School of Designing and Sewing - Iran
1985 Designer - Handmade Shoes and Bag company (Aghaii Brothers) - Isfahan, Iran
1982 – 1985 Fashion designer- Textile Companies ( Dook,Moafi, Saberi,…) - Isfahan, Iran
1983 – 1988 Founder and designer - Burda Texttile - Oroumiye, Iran
1981 Instructor of Crafts and knitting in Creative design - Private Instituted - Isfahan, Iran, set-up of 2 1980 curator- exhibition of Knitting and crafts - creative designs- Isfahan, Iran
Music
2000 - ... Vocal coach
2011-2015 live-TV and public performances of Safir Choir Composed by Mahvash Arshadi
2011 Founder of safir choir
2011- 2014 performance- Science and Art “Aflak” Astronomy organization
2011 head of Aflak Astronomy organization
2011 choir singer- Philharmonic orchestra of Isfahan composed by Abbasi
2003-2006 choir singer - Symphonic Orchestra composed by by Majid Entezami”
2004 choir singer - Isfahan Symphonic Orchestra-
2001-2016 vocal coach - Eshragh Cultural Center,Shahin Shar, Isfan,Iran
2000 Design and Sewing Instructor - SayeGah-e Honar- Isfahan, Iran
1988 Shadcase Textile Factory - Founder and Designer - Iran
1988 Founder and instructor - Shadcase School of Designing and Sewing - Iran
1985 Designer - Handmade Shoes and Bag company (Aghaii Brothers) - Isfahan, Iran
1982 – 1985 Fashion designer- Textile Companies ( Dook,Moafi, Saberi,…) - Isfahan, Iran
1983 – 1988 Founder and designer - Burda Texttile - Oroumiye, Iran
1981 Instructor of Crafts and knitting in Creative design - Private Instituted - Isfahan, Iran, set-up of 2 1980 curator- exhibition of Knitting and crafts - creative designs- Isfahan, Iran
Music
2000 - ... Vocal coach
2011-2015 live-TV and public performances of Safir Choir Composed by Mahvash Arshadi
2011 Founder of safir choir
2011- 2014 performance- Science and Art “Aflak” Astronomy organization
2011 head of Aflak Astronomy organization
2011 choir singer- Philharmonic orchestra of Isfahan composed by Abbasi
2003-2006 choir singer - Symphonic Orchestra composed by by Majid Entezami”
2004 choir singer - Isfahan Symphonic Orchestra-
2001-2016 vocal coach - Eshragh Cultural Center,Shahin Shar, Isfan,Iran