vanooshe shokri

vanooshe shokri

The world is composed of infinite layers. These layers exist in galaxies, nature, and within all of us. My particular interest lies in the hidden layers of the human psyche; nested, unknown spaces that stimulate the sense of imagination. In my works, I sometimes portray a city in a dream, buildings suspended in space, nature, and at times, a vague fantasy. In these interwoven spaces, I create images that are ambiguous, and sometimes with complete clarity. I aim to extract a portion from the hidden layers of dreams and freeze it in a moment, then present it to the viewer. In fact, I aim to create a possibility for one to momentarily detach from the world and everything within it, and gaze upon their visualized dream. I believe that as much as the imaginary is ambiguous and unknown, reality is equally sharp and victorious. Drawing the space between these two can shape life as we desire. Because the visualization of both of them together, and what happens between them, creates a unique moment I seek to create. The elements that assist me in reaching this moment are lights, particles, ambiguous spaces, and a combination of elements from the past and present.

Resume

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Conservation from Soreh University

• Master's degree in Architectural Conservation from the Art and Architecture Unit of Tehran Central Branch

• Ph.D. from the University of Science and Research


Exhibitions:

• 2012 Group Exhibition of Visual Arts, Mellat Gallery, Tehran

• 2014 Duo Exhibition of Visual Arts, Narges Art Museum, Tehran

• 2018 Group Exhibition of Visual Arts, Asurik Art Gallery, Tonekabon, Mazandaran

• 2020 13th Fajr Festival of Visual Arts, Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute, Tehran

• 2020 Resistance Festival, House of Artists, Tehran

• 2020 Kish Design Week Exhibition, Mika Art Gallery, Kish

• 2021 Small Sculptures Exhibition, Didi Gallery, Mahmoodabad

• 2022 14th Fajr Festival of Visual Arts, Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute, Tehran (Honored in the sculpture section)

• 2023 Selected for the Khur Art Project and its online exhibition.