Marjane Saidi

Originally from Iran, my paintings are an ongoing reflection on my personal journey of leaving my homeland. They represent fragments of memories of the Persian heritage I try to keep alive in the rhythm of my thoughts. Female figures have always been one of the key elements in many of my paintings. They are somehow the storytellers on my canvas who open their hearts to show the viewers their intimate confidence, their memories and hopes. What makes them singular is their long black hair in the wind with which they affirm their identity, their femininity and their power, representing an ode to freedom.
I started painting in 2015. I was an economist before that.

- Virtual exhibition, “Woman, Life, Freedom : Year of Hope” May 24 2023 to present, Mozaik Philanthropy, Los Angeles. Honoured to accept Future Art Awards received by 50 artists among 400 selected by an independent jury of 7 artists and art professionals.
- Group exhibition “Radical Voice : Donna, Vita, Libertà”, May 11-14 2023, Fondazione Sozzani and Fashion Revolution Iran, Milan , Italy.
- Group exhibition “Fundraising Exhibition for Iran”, March 4 - 8 2023, Art and Activism Copenhagen and Amnesty International Denmark at Space 10, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Open Air Museum “ Women’s Rights in Regard to their Bodies”, March 8 2023, Tout Droit dans le Mur, Montpellier, France.
- Group exhibition “Woman, Life, Freedom - UCSF”, December 22 2022, University of California San Francisco.
- Group exhibition “Uprising Iran”, November 22 - 27 2022, Iran & Fathom Gallery, Georgetown.
- Group exhibition “Home Away From Home”, August 5 - 27 2021, Julian Peña Gallery, Seattle.
- Group exhibition “Uncovered Art” , February 22 2020, Paradox Theatre, Montreal, Canada.
- Group exhibition and Fundraising for Montreal Children’s Hospital, November 25 2019, Studio Repère aux Loups, Montreal, Canada.
- Solo exhibition, October 1 - 31 2019, Anticafé O...