About an artist who works in the field of ceramic sculptures…
Biography:
Fatemeh Asadi zahraei was born in 1972 in Tehran. She is a self-taught artist. Her love for art began in childhood, playing with colors and creating imaginary forms. This early passion naturally grew into a serious artistic path.
She found her true calling in the world of ceramics. She felt a deep connection to clay, how it feels in her hands and how it moves to take shape. This feeling inspired her to start creating ceramic sculptures.
Artistic Vision: Stories of Clay and Fire ……
Asadi is an experimental artist with a unique style. She loves to mix different materials and colors to create special effects. She is always learning, always trying new techniques to combine with traditional ceramic methods.
With her skilled hands and creative mind, she gives life to clay. Each of her ceramic sculptures tells a story. It is a story about the beautiful relationship between earth, water, and fire.
Artist CV | Artistic background
Personal Details:
Born: 1972, Tehran, Iran
Education & Qualifications:
2015: Official Art Degree (Equivalent to a Bachelor of Art) in Pottery, Ceramics, and Traditional Tile, awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic art.
2010: Certified in Pottery, Graphic Design, and Carpet Design by the Iranian Technical and Vocational Training Organization.
1998: Bachelor’s Degree in German Language and Literature, Beheshti University, Tehran.
Solo Exhibitions:
2025: “Crystallization of Soil” (Ceramic & Glass Sculptures), Mojdeh Gallery, Tehran.
2023: “Sweet Nightmare” (Sculpture & Painting), Zarna Gallery, Tehran.
2023: “Enduring Legacy” (Iranian Painting), Reza Abbasi Museum Gallery, Tehran.
2023: “The Dancing Soil Laughed” (Ceramic Sculpture), Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran.
2010: “Pattern of Love” (Traditional Arts), Mehr Gallery, Tehran Municipality Cultural and Artistic Organization.
Group Exhibitions:
2024: “Touching Glass and Fire” (Glass Group Exhibition), Talfighe Honar Gallery, Tehran.
2009: First Specialized Group Exhibition for Female Artisan Craftswomen, Tehran Province.
2006: National Crafts Exhibition, Tehran.
Awards & certificates of appreciation:
2012: Letter of Appreciation and Award for Research and Creation of Artworks in Traditional Art and Iranian Literature (Painting Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh on Tile), Cultural Heritage Organization.
2011: Letter of Appreciation for participation in the International Exhibition for the Export of Iranian Handicrafts.
2011: Letter of Appreciation for participation in the June 20th
International World Handicrafts Day Exhibition, Iran.
2007: Selected as a “best Entrepreneur” and awarded a prize and certificate of appreciation by the Tehran Province Labor and Social Affairs Organization.
2006: Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the National Crafts Exhibition (Tile & Ceramic category), Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Artistic background and experiences:
2023-present: Owner of a licensed pottery and ceramic art solo workshop, approved by the Tehran Handicrafts Organization.
2015: Member of the Specialized Working Group for Pottery, Ceramics, and Traditional Tiles, Tehran Handicrafts Organization.
2012: Art Teacher & Pottery, Patris Culture House, Shahrara, Tehran.
2011-2012: Art Teacher (Painting), Nehzat Girls’ Elementary School, Tehran.
Research & Publications:
2022: Study and research in visual arts and mixed techniques for creating ceramic sculptures.
2019: Research on visual arts and various techniques for ceramic. Writing and publishing educational articles on Persian art and pottery on a personal blog for art students.
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