Interdisciplinary Visual Artist
I slip my hands beneath my skin,
A thousand feelings ripple through
the tips of my fingers.
I take my hands out,
grab, sand, and paint—
that’s how I add a piece of me
to a piece I make.
About
Mozhdeh Zandieh Grayson is an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work delves into human perception, dichotomies, and the spaces between edges. Her practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of materials and how they narrate her concepts. Spanning installations, sculptures, mixed-media drawings, and photographic art, her work often overlaps and merges to explore the tension between familiarity and unfamiliarity.
Born into an Iranian family in Tehran during the chaos of war, Mozhdeh's first connection to art was as a refuge, a bridge from fear to the peace of imagination. This early discovery of contradiction has a profound influence on the form and themes of her work.
She studied Art and Architecture in high school and earned her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Art from Sooreh Art University of Tehran. Mozhdeh began her career as a designer and creative director, all while pursuing an interest in unconventional artistic mediums. Her work was first shown internationally in 2014, when her mixed-media photographs were purchased at the Paris Biennale. Since then, Mozhdeh has focused on fine arts, earning her master’s degree with distinction from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the UK.
Her work has since been featured in art events, publications, and exhibitions in Dubai, Paris, and the UK. In 2019 and 2020, her large-scale digital installations were presented at the Dubai Financial Center and DIFC Art Nights. In 2023-2024, she began creating one-day public installations in unexpected places, aimed at evoking a sense of immediacy and accessibility, aligned with her exploration of the theme of “Hope.”
Education
Awards, Contests & Features
2024 A Sustainable Future by C.A.C. - The Matter of ‘If’ — HOPE,” Photo Archive — Loupe®, US
2024 Climate Art Collection - The Matter of ‘If’ — HOPE,” Land Art Installation — Berlin, Germany
2022 The Artist Of The Month Finalist - Circle Foundation For The Arts — Lyon, France
2022 Certificate of Artistic Achievement - Luxembourg Art Prize — Luxembourg
2020 Recognised Artist - Luxembourg Art Prize — Luxembourg
2020 Finalist Artist - Rove Art Prize — Dubai, UAE
2020 Featured Artist - Publication in the Low Update Magazine — Dubai, UAE
2020 Artist Award - digital installation - DIFC Art Nights — Dubai, UAE
2019 Certificate of Excellence - ART EXPO New York Contest
2018 Designated Artist - DIFC Public Digital Art Installation — Dubai, UAE
2018 Finalist Artist of the Year Award - CFA — Lyon, France
2018 The Artist Of The Week - Emerging Scene —Dubai, UAE
2016 Shortlisted Artist - 4th International Artist Awards —Dubai, UAE
2015 Member Of The Artists' Committee - Art "ARTPROTAGONIST" — Italy
2014 Featured Artist - Next Step Biennale —Paris, France
2001 Winer - The Creative Design Contest —Tehran, Iran
Exhibitions
Solos
2023 Every You. Every Me.- Site-specific Installation - Courtyard —Dubai, UAE
2023 The Darker, The Brighter - Space Installation - Total Arts Gallery —Dubai, UAE
2021 Hands, Hearts, Skins, Eyes -Total Arts Gallery —Dubai, UAE
2015 Anew, World Art Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Groups
2024 Made in Tashkeel, The 14th edition - Alserkal Avenue — Dubai, UAE
2021 Made in Tashkeel, The 11th edition - Tashkeel Gallery — Dubai, UAE
2021 Emerging Scene, World Art Dubai — Dubai, UAE
2020 We, Digital Installation - DIFC Art Nights — Dubai, UAE
2020 No-Show, UCA Virtual, UK
2019 Quoz Arts Fest, The Courtyard— Dubai, UAE
2019 Fractures, Art Nights— Dubai, UAE
2018 International Emerging Artists Award, DIFC Gate Avenue— Dubai, UAE
2015 Windows II, Art Plus Gallery —Dubai, UAE
2014 Next Step Biennale —Paris, France
2014 Windows I, Art Plus Gallery —Dubai, UAE
Publications
2022 Awarded Artist Interview, by Circle Foundation For The Arts, France
2022 The Artist Of The Month Finalist - Circle Foundation For The Arts — Lyon, France
2022 Certificate of Artistic Achievement - Luxembourg Art Prize — Luxembourg
2020 Recognised Artist - Luxembourg Art Prize — Luxembourg
2020 Finalist Artist - Rove Art Prize — Dubai, UAE
2020 Featured Artist - Publication in the Low Update Magazine — Dubai, UAE
2020 Artist Award - digital installation - DIFC Art Nights — Dubai, UAE
2019 Certificate of Excellence - ART EXPO New York Contest
2018 Designated Artist - DIFC Public Digital Art Installation — Dubai, UAE
2018 Finalist Artist of the Year Award - CFA — Lyon, France
2018 The Artist Of The Week - Emerging Scene —Dubai, UAE
2016 Shortlisted Artist - 4th International Artist Awards —Dubai, UAE
2015 Member Of The Artists' Committee - Art "ARTPROTAGONIST" — Italy
2014 Featured Artist - Next Step Biennale —Paris, France
2001 Winer - The Creative Design Contest —Tehran, Iran