Farnaz Zabetian

Farnaz Zabetian the contemporary painter, creator of unique, and dreamlike portraits of women of her own generation. Her talent and artistic exploration beautifully reflect the concepts related to the inner and outer lives of today’s real women. Farnaz was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1976. She began painting and visual experimentation long before she graduated as a painting major from University of Art, Tehran. While her dedication was painting professionally, she also pursued her passion by teaching art in several universities in Tehran and close-by cities. Farnaz’s art is inspired by poetry, colors, in the context of everyday and real women. She is invested in finding a shared space between poetry/words and form/colors to illustrate in her work. Her work involves conversations between the realities of our lives and the poetry’s criticism of them, brought to a conclusion alleviated by paint. Farnaz’s painting creations are authentic, free from analysis, and predetermination. They are rather infinite roads with no set destinations. Her earlier work was abstract; later on, fish and naked women with long necks began to appear in her pieces. The later work aims to express the inner lives of women, and the long necks seem to represent the...

Visual Artist/ Painter
B.A &M.A Art/Painting

A contemporary visual artist, advocate of feminism, children's rights activist, and human rights activist, influenced by experiences living in Iran. An explorer of self-identity and a voice for other women.


Curator:
2022; Abrams Claghorn Gallery- Experience in art curation with a theme and statement, connecting visuals and concepts to introduce the viewer to the thought process, themes, or cultural context, creating the space for deep focus and authentic connection with the art
2018-2016; Art Director - Moms Against Poverty Shows and Auctions; curated shows for multiple years to bring awareness towards global children's and mothers' rights issues
2017; Art Director - MIM Gallery Group Exhibition; curated a show of contemporary artists focused on expressionist portrayals
2018-2019: Art Director- Central Stage Fundraising: curated a show of the bay area Iranian artists' paintings

Teaching and Workshops:
2005 to 2012- Taught art history, illustration, and painting at several art universities in Tehran, Iran
2017 to 2018- teacher assistant, taught visual arts to Berkeley High students
Offered private art lessons locally and live workshops in museums and galleries across the U.S.
2017- Live workshop in the peninsula Museum Of Art, S...