Poodeh is a collective of young artists whose main concern is progressing on the path of becoming painters and shaping their artistic identities in the contemporary world. Emphasizing teamwork, dialogue with their peers, and creating a shared platform for artistic activities, the group seeks to explore and develop new approaches to painting.
They believe that interaction and the exchange of ideas not only contribute to the personal growth of each artist but also foster a dynamic artistic movement. Looking toward the future, the members of this group strive to define a unique and generation-relevant perspective within contemporary art. Through experimentation and exploration, they aim to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
Biography
Zahra Shojaeepour is a painter whose works explore themes such as women, home, and the complex relationship between the individual and society. She portrays the home as a dual space—both safe and confining—using it as a backdrop to express individuality and lived experiences. Her primary concern is the conflict between personal independence and social norms, which she conveys in a deeply personal and thought-provoking manner. Shojaeepour seeks a fresh definition of painting within the framework of contemporary art. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Tehran and Mashhad, and her work has been recognized in the 14th New Generation Award.
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Yeganeh Gharib, a painter and multimedia artist from Birjand, explores a deeply personal and artistic connection with the mountains surrounding her hometown. To her, these mountains are more than just a natural landscape—they serve as a metaphor for absence, estrangement, and solitude, themes that resonate throughout her work. Over different artistic periods, she has visually expressed this concept in various ways, from minimal sketches to yellow-hued mountains and material-based compositions. These mountains are a reflection of her lived experience and profound bond with her birthplace. Beyond painting, Gharib has also worked in photography, video production, and storyboard design. Through participation in multiple group exhibitions, she has gained valuable experience within the contemporary art scene.
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Mahla Gharari, a painter from Mashhad and a graduate in painting, explores the human body and domestic spaces as complex, multilayered concepts in her work. Through formal transformations, she depicts sensations of constraint, absence, and metamorphosis, challenging traditional boundaries of painting with diverse visual experiences. In her art, the body is not merely a physical entity but a mental and emotional space shaped by environmental and social limitations. Similarly, the home is both a safe haven and a confining structure, defining and reshaping human presence. With an experimental and innovative approach to painting, Gharari has participated in multiple group exhibitions in Tehran and Mashhad, continuously seeking a personal visual language to express human and existential themes in contemporary art.
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Ali Nasrollahi, a young painter from Mashhad, explores his personal experiences of life and work in rural areas through his art. A graduate in painting, he seeks to recreate local moments and spaces with simplified forms and emotionally driven colors. His paintings are not merely documentations of rural environments, but poetic interpretations of human relationships, nature, and everyday life in these regions. Color in his work serves as both a narrative and an emotional element, while the simplicity of his lines and compositions invite viewers to a sensory and intuitive understanding of his subjects. Beyond showcasing his works in group exhibitions and annual art events, Nasrollahi has actively participated in mural painting projects and is engaged in volunteer-based educational art programs, contributing to the artistic development of children in underprivileged communities.
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