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Interdisciplinary Visual Artist

Mozhdeh Zandieh-Grayson

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

2017 - 2020 /  MFA,  Fine Arts, with distinction, UCA- University for Creative Arts, UK,  three years

1997- 2001 /  BA, Graphic Design, with distinction, Soore University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

1997 / Diploma, Art & Architecture with distinction, Zeynabiye Art School, Tehran, Iran

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  

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