CV
Elmira Yousefi
MultiMedia Artist
1987 Tehran, Iran
Live & Work in Gainesville
During my activity, in addition to using painting to express my ideas, I have used other artistic media such as installation, video, etc. The main concern of my artworks is the accumulation of my experiences in encountering nature. Besides being a member of the urban arts group "Tehran Carnival", I have participated in several paintings and installations group exhibitions.
ACADEMIC HISTORY
2017
M.A. in Painting
Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Campus, Tehran, Iran
2014
B.A. in Painting
University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
2008
A.A. in Computer Graphics
University of Applied Science and Technology,
Tehran, Iran
2005
Pre-university degree in Art
Fine Arts School, Tehran, Iran
2004
Art school diploma in Graphic Design
Fine Arts School, Tehran, Iran
COURSES ATTENDED
Oct. 2021 - Nov. 2021
Eco printing online course, taught by Ms. Elaheh Moghadami, Tehran, Iran
Jul. 2018 - Nov. 2018
Contemporary Art History, taught by Mr. Behrang Samadzadegan, Aria Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Jul. 2014 - May 2015
Contemporary Art History, taught by Mr. Alireza Samiazar, Mahe Mehr Cultural Center, Tehran, Iran
Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2009
Illustration, taught by Mr. Morteza Zahedi, Mr. Zahedi's Personal Studio, Tehran, Iran
FESTIVALS
Mar. 2018
"Baharestan" Tehran 2nd Urban Arts Biennial,
Tehran, Iran
Mar. 2017
"Baharestan" Tehran 1st Urban Arts Biennial,
Tehran, Iran
Feb. 2012
"Laleh Park" Tehran 1st Urban Arts Biennial,
Tehran, Iran
PRESENTATIONS
Feb. 2020
PechaKucha presentation; an Overview of the Urban Art Experience,
Tehran Urban Innovation Center (TUIC), Tehran, Iran
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Nov. 2020
Installation exhibition; The path project, 5/1 House, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2018
Painting exhibition; A Timeless Journey in Landscape, Fereshteh Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2018
Installation & Interactive Art exhibition; Free Comfort Zone, Villa Kuriosum, Berlin, Germany
Feb. 2017
Painting exhibition; Semicircle, Milad Tower Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Nov. 2014
Mixed Media exhibition; Action, Expression, Creativity, Mahe Mehr Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2013
Mixed Media exhibition; It's Normal, Villa Kuriosum, Berlin, Germany
Jan. 2012
Photography exhibition; On Paper, No Name, Parkingallery, Tehran, Iran
Feb. 2011
Drawing exhibition; On Paper, No Name, Parkingallery, Tehran, Iran
CAREER HISTORY
May 2017 - 2022
Painter & Graphic Designer, Anahid Co.,
Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2016 - 2022
Graphic Designer, Aral Packaging Design Co., Tehran, Iran
May 2010 - May 2012
Painting & Sculpture Instructor, Rah-e Roshd Kindergarten, Tehran, Iran
PUBLICATIONS
Apr. 2014
Published drawing, Iran's Today Drawing Article, No. 270, Tandis Magazine, Tehran, Iran
GROUP PROJECTS
2017
Installation, Return, Outside Soo Gallery, Tehran Carnival Group, Tehran, Iran
2016
Installation, The 3rd Tehran Fusion Music Week, Niavaran Cultural Center, Tehran Carnival Group, Tehran, Iran
2015
Installation, UFO, Cama Circle Architecture Company, Tehran Carnival Group, Isfahan, Iran
2015
Installation, Breath Out (The first week of sculpture), Tehran University of Art, Tehran Carnival Group, Tehran, Iran
2014
Performance, Iranian DJs Performance, Berlin Documentary Forum 3 (HKW), Tehran Carnival Group, Berlin, Germany
2014
Installation, Peykart Anniversary, Outside Mohsen Gallery, Tehran Carnival Group,
Tehran, Iran
2012
Installation, Jellyfish, Villa Kuriosum, Tehran Carnival Group, Berlin, Germany
2012
Installation, Control Tower, Outside Farvahar Gallery, Tehran Carnival Group, Tehran, Iran
2012
Installation, Elephant in the Dark, Parkingallery, Tehran Carnival Group, Tehran, Iran