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 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
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

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
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
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