Maryam Ferdowsi
1983 , Born : Tehran,Iran
MFA in Painting | Azad Art and Architecture University, Tehran, Iran |2015-2019
Master Thesis title: Study of the Still Life in the Works of Three Contemporary Iranian Painters
(GPA: 1.5)
BFA in Painting | Azad Art and Architecture University, Tehran, Iran |2003- 2007
Bachelor Thesis title: Studying Space and Silence in Contemporary Painting
(GPA: 1.6)
Pre University Certificate | Fine Arts School, Tehran, Iran |2000-2001
(GPA: 2.3)
Professional Diploma in Graphic and Visual Communication | Al-e Yaasin School Of Fine Art |1997-2000
(GPA: 2.5)
• Over 15 years of professional experience in the visual arts and implementing and curating exhibitions and participatory art projects • Over ten years of combined experience teaching and tutoring arts to children and adults in community settings • Experience developing creative curriculum, lesson plans, assignments, and quizzes
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mary Art Studio | Freelance, Tehran 2014-Present
• Managed the studio and planned and organized private and group courses (in person and online)
• Held Painting and Drawing workshops and exhibitions
• Developed innovative outline and curriculum to enhance students’ creativity and art skills
• Incorporated oils and acrylics to create custom paintings and murals
• Booth and sell artworks ad merchandise at artist markets
• Figure drawing, Anatomy design and Fast Drawing
• Painting technique training, recognition and application of colors
CANDLE & FOG | Book Illustrator 2021-2024
• Designing and illustrating books
• Designing brochures, posters, advertising cards and banners
• Collaborating with training team to produce visual educational content
Brova Visual Arts Center | Art Instructor 2017-2021
• Conducting art classes for both children and adults, focusing on painting and drawing techniques
• Developing and implementing creative lesson plans tailored to different skill levels
• Designing and creating artistic projects for workshops and exhibitions.
• Providing individualized guidance to students to enhance their artistic skills.
PARTICIPATORY PROJECTS
• Irancell Motion Graphics Video Mapping Exhibition Booth
• Execution of linear mural painting in Tehran Niavaran counselor hall
• Execution of linear mural painting of Novin Choob Company in Ahmadabad Mostofi
• Collaboration in the execution of the mural painting of Seyed Khandan Bridge in Tehran, Sanobar
Park
• Painting performance in the biennial of urban mural painting of Tehran Beautification Organization
• Participate in several other wall projects
FESTIVALS
• 6th International Art f or Peace- Pardis Cinema Complex; Iran 2018
• 6th Iran International Green Film Festival- Saba Art and Cultural Institute; Iran 2017
• 5th Iran International Green Film Festival- Saba Art and Cultural Institute; Iran 2016
• Pars online- Ass Gallery; Iran 2015
• Doctor Sondoozi Drawing Festival- Imam Ali Museum, Tehran, Iran 2011
• Graduate Students of Art and Architecture University of Tehran; Iranian Artists Forum; Iran 2008
• 4th Youth Artists Festival, Iranian Artists Forum; Iran 2008
WORKSHOPS
Art, Creativity and Environment- Mehr Elementary School; Tehran, Iran Summer 2019
• Conducted weekly workshops for students between 7 to 12 years old
• Taught a range of art practices, including painting, drawing, clay sculpture, puppet making
• Held an exhibition of students’ artworks by the end of the workshop
Birds’ Farm Project- Damoon Nature School, Tehran, Iran Winter, 2018
• Designed some games and activities to develop children’s creativity through art activities
• Taught making origami
• Made two origami installations by children’s engagement in Jamshidieh public park
• Drawing courses in Mehr Institute, Tehran, Iran 2020 • Courses of figurative drawing and anatomy, Iman Afsarian, Tehran, Iran 2016-2018 • Courses of light and color recognition, Hossein Maher, Tehran, Iran 2010-2014 • Mohammadreza Atashzad watercolor comprehensive courses, Tehran, Iran 2009-2011 • Mohammadreza Atashzad watercolor comprehensive courses, Tehran, Iran 2014-2017 • And participating in several painting and drawing training courses
• Computer Skills: Macromedia FreeHand-MX, Photoshop & CorelDraw, MS Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic graphic Design & Layout
• Introduction to contemporary art
Persian: Native
English: Intermediate
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner