Born in Iran and raised in Isfahan, I began painting Persian miniatures at the age of nine under the mentorship of Zohre Feizolahi, becoming her youngest apprentice. I was deeply influenced by the delicacy of Safavid art, the grandeur of ancient Persian architecture, and the mysticism of Persian poetry and literature—foundations that continue to shape both my creative work and the way I see the world. I remain committed to exploring and deepening my study of these traditions in future projects.

After leaving my motherland to pursue my education, I spent a decade in New York City, where my architectural practice expanded into a multidisciplinary journey spanning storytelling, exhibition design, and film. Among the many projects I’ve worked on, my favorites include Anatomy of an Activist, created for the United Nations; a Smithsonian-awarded collaboration on Anishinaabe exhibition design at the National Museum of the American Indian; and directing and producing the short film Pyregina.

Now based in San Francisco, I swim in the Bay, study Persian classical singing and poetry under the mentorship of Mahsa Vahdat, and continue creating across architecture, film, fashion, writing, and community. These days, I’m pouring my heart into Multigenerational Village—a Mira Fellowship finalist—an architectural vision for community, connection, and shared life across generations.