Mansoureh Azizpour Shoubi

I am Mansoureh A. Shoubi, a decorative artist and the founder of CatArts. I was born 1981 and raised in the lush, poetic and scapes of northern Iran, a region where nature, light, and texture quietly shape the soul. I spent my childhood surrounded by forests, mountains, and the subtle beauty of everyday life, where my love for art first took root.

From an early age, painting and decorative work were my deepest passions. Creating with my hands felt natural and instinctive. Yet, like many artists, I was gently guided away from my artistic path by family expectations and encouraged toward a more conventional academic journey.
Today, I live with my family in Muscat, Oman, where a new chapter of my artistic journey continues. CatArts was born from the desire to create meaningful, handcrafted decorative artworks that connect emotion, texture, and space. Each piece reflects a dialogue between my roots, my travels, and my belief that art should feel personal, timeless, and alive. After marrying my life partner, we traveled extensively across different countries. These journeys opened my eyes to diverse artistic cultures, design philosophies, and visual languages from around the world.
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From an early age, painting and decorative work were my deepest passions. Creating with my hands felt natural and instinctive. Yet, like many artists, I was gently guided away from my artistic path by family expectations and encouraged toward a more conventional academic journey.
I pursued higher education in paper and wood industries, disciplines closely connected to material, structure, and craftsmanship. I later earned my master’s degree from the University of Tehran, an experience that refined my understanding of materials, surfaces, and form, knowledge that would quietly return to serve my art years later.