Marjan Tabrizi standing beside framed artworks

About

Marjan (b.1997.Tehran.Iran) studied architecture at Tehran's university. after her graduation she became more interested in painting and most of her works have been painting based. Over the past eight years, she collected her work, culminating in her first exhibition.

Pencil study of figures on a textured canvas

The quest for liberation and freedom is the main theme and significance of my artistic works. The dancing and nude figures, which symbolize this freedom and liberation, are depicted in my pieces. However, this nudity does not refer to a physical state; rather, it addresses deeper internal dimensions and represents an inner exposure.

Warm-toned painting with figures and a patterned crossing

This effort to reach existential truth reflects each individual's journey toward self-awareness and liberation from mental constraints and limitations. The dance and movement of these figures remind us that true freedom lies within us and can only be attained through self-discovery.

Figures in motion against a blue and green ground

Inner Reflection was her first private show, inspired by simplicity and directness, using these as a foundation to explore complex human emotions and existential themes. The use of vibrant and contrasting colors further enhances the emotional impact, suggesting a tension between innocence and experience, as well as freedom and connection. Each composition invites viewers to look beyond the surface and consider the underlying concepts of identity, connection, and the human condition. Additionally, her passion for developing installations and improvisational painting reflects her inner condition.

Close view of a reclining figure in a vivid red painting
Red and pink painting of intertwined figures
Detail of figures on a red checkerboard floor
Figures and animals in a colourful room with a checkerboard floor