About

I am an Iranian multidisciplinary/precious metal artist based in the UK. I work primarily with silversmithing techniques. My work reflects My experiences as an Iranian woman, exploring the intricate relationship between human senses and objects, particularly touch. Through My metalwork, I am challenging conventional notions of material value and experiences.

I have been awarded a Silvers Fellowship from Yorkshire Artspace, where I am further developing My practice and skills. I obtained my Master's in Jewellery and Metal from the Royal College of Art in 2022, supported by the Behrens Foundation Bursary Scholarship. Following my Master's, I spent a year at Bishopland Educational Trust, during which I was honoured with the Jane Goodman Award and Bursary.

She had been showcasing her work nationally and internationally.

Education

Bishopsland Educational Trust, 2022-2023

(Bursary awarded)

Master's Degree in Jewellery and Metal, 2020-2022

Royal College of Art

(The Behrens Foundation Bursary Scholarship)

Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Jewellery and Objects, 2017- 2020
Birmingham City University

(Graduated with first-class honours)

Foundation Gemmology Course, 2018- 2019

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Foundation in Art and Design, 2016- 2017

Bellerbys College, Oxford

(Bursary awarded)

Exhibitions & Fairs

Cluster Craft: Material Memory 2026
The Gloam & the Jinni, Forge, 2026
Restless Matter, at Puyuan International Contemporary Jewellery, Puyuan International

Jewellery Art and Design Biennale, 2025

Open Studio, Yorkshire Art Space, 2025
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Manchester, 2025
Shine on Stage, JCC Center, Shenzhen, China, 2025
New Abstraction, Galleria Objects, London, 2025
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Newcastle, 2025
Cutlers' Hall Exhibition with Bishopsland Educational Trust, London, 2025
Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Fair, London, 2024
Shared Practice with Fold Community, New York City Jewellery Week, 2024
Autumn Almanac IV, Sheffield, 2024
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Manchester, 2024
AlsoLike Gallery, Alloy Exhibition, London, 2024
Goldsmiths' Centre, Shine Pop-Up & Shine Exhibition, London, 2024 (until December 2024
Goldsmiths North, Sheffield, 2024
Cutlers' Hall Exhibition with Bishopsland Educational Trust, London, 2024
Romanian Jewellery Week, Bucharest, 2023
Awe and Alchemy, Armagh, Northern Ireland, 2023
Retrospective with Bishopsland Educational Trust, Reading, 2023
Jacobs Gallery, Reading, 2023
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, 2023
30th Anniversary Exhibition of Bishopsland Educational Trust, Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 2023
Henley Arts Trail by Bishopsland Educational Trust, Reading, 2023
Reading Museum, Exhibition and Demo, Reading, 2023
Clothworkers' Hall Exhibition, London, 2022
Earthseed Exhibition, Crucible, New York City Jewellery Week, 2022
Artsthread Online Show, collaboration with Gucci, 2022
Royal College of Art, Final Show, London, 2022
Royal College of Art, Work-in-Progress Show, London, 2022
Cultural Affairs Exhibition, Grassi Museum, Leipzig (with Royal College of Art Mizuhiki Project),2021
@Work Gallery, Stockwell, London, 2021–Present
Ain’t I a Woman Exhibition, The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, 2020

Award ,Recognition , Press:

• Metalsmith Magazine — SNAG Metalsmith Editorial Residency

• Goldsmiths’ Fair, 2026 — Emerging Business Bursary Scheme

• Shortlisted for Scott Creative Arts Award (award to be announced July 2026)

• Silver Fellowship, Yorkshire Artspace, 2023–2024

• Shine, Goldsmiths’ Centre — Industry Expert Selected Prize, 2024

• Collaboration with Overdue Magazine, 2023

• Jane Godman Award, Bishopsland Educational Trust, 2023

• Artsthread — Shortlisted for Global Design Show (collaboration with Gucci), 2023

• Shortlisted for the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Lockdown Challenge, 2020

• Klimt02 — Featured “Ain’t I a Woman” Exhibition for International Women’s Day, 2020

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