CV/ Biography

  1. Personal Information:
  • Zahra Rasouli, Born in 1989, Mashhad, Iran
  • Academic Degree:
  • Master degree in “Art Research” (Art and Media University, East Tehran branch, 2018)
  • Bachelor degree in “Sculpture” (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Neyshabour branch, 2012)
  • Post Diploma Degree in “Archaeology” (unfinished, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2007)
  • “Graphic” Diploma (Alemeh Conservatory, Mashhad, 2006)
  • Teaching experiences and cultural-artistic management:
  • Director of the Sculpture Department at the “Ou” Art Institute (Isfahan ,2017-2018)
  • Teaching sculpture at “Sanabad University”, (In Persian- Golbahar,2014-2015)
  • Teaching at “Ferdows University”, (In Persian- Mashhad ,2013-2014)
  • Teaching sculpture & visual arts at “Imam Reza” Cultural-Artistic Complex (In Persian- Mashhad, 2011-2012)
  • Teacher of readiness courses for practical university entrance exam- Art fields (In Persian- Mashhad, 2012-2013)
  • Teaching pottery to children, (In Persian- Khorasan Razavi’s deprived villages, Red Crescent Jihadi camps (2008-2009)
  • Teaching archeology to children (In Persian- Niavaran Palace, Tehran, 2018)
  • Private teaching of different artistic fields (In Persian- virtual & face-to-face) such as designing, drawing, painting, sculpture, art theory, graphics, etc. (Personal Atelier, Mashhad and Karaj, 2011-2020)
  • Membership in Institutions and Associations:
  • Member of the “Iranian Sculptor Society” (NGO- From 2011)
  • Member of the writers “Ahle ghalam” house (Book House of Iran- From2005)
  • Member of the “Friendship Association of Iran and Tajikistan” (NGO- From 2014)
  • Member of the board of directors at “Ahange ghalame Iranian” Cultural and Art Institute (2009 – 20012)
  • Membership in different forums such as fiction, young poets, visual arts critics, film criticism, photography, visual arts, etc (NGO- 2001-2012)
  • Meetings and lectures in cultural and artistic conferences:

To give lecture on:

  • “Sculpture and Shahnameh” (In Persian- Faculty of Literature, Mashhad Ferdowsi University Science Pole, 2018)
  • “Lack of written resources in the sculpture field” (In Persian- Tehran Book Fair, 2015)
  • “Introduction of the Tajikistan’s Statues” (In Persian- Irtaj group, Friendship Association of Iran and Tajikistan, 2015)
  • “Using post printing techniques in children’s book illustration” (In Persian- Rasam University of Karaj, 2014)
  • Collaboration with publications (Journals & magazines): 
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the “Sculpture”, specialized magazine, (In Persian- Iranian Sculptor Society,2013-2019)
  • Cooperation with art and culture magazines Including:

-“Tak” (In Persian- Mashhad, Hozeh Honari Magazine, 2006-2007); 

-“Tazeh Dam” (In Persian- Student professional artistic and cultural magazine, art faculty of Ferdowsi University (Mashhad ,2009-2011);

-“Pezhwak” (In Persian- Journal of the Trade Unions of Mashhad Free Technical and Vocational Schools (2000-2003)

  • Written works (Articles,etc- In persian):
  • Compiling “Oral History of Iran Sculpture Art”, (In Persian- ongoing project, 2008 -2020)
  • Compiling “Specialized Glossary (dictionary) for Sculptors” (In Persian- ongoing project, 2016-2020)
  • “Aesthetic study and Analysis of Iranian Prehistoric and ancient Figurines and statues” (In Persian- ongoing article collection, 2017-2020)
  • Introduction and analysis of “Pottery patterns of Shahre soukhteh” Archaeological site (In Persian- Master thesis of Art Research major, university of Art and Media, Tehran-east branch, 2017)
  • “The Importance of written publication in Sculpture field ” (In Persian- Sculpture magazine, No. 3, 2016-2017)
  • “Introduction of Tajikistan’s sculptures” (In Persian- Virtual Conference, Irtaj, Friendship Association of Iran and Tajikistan, 2017)
  • “Roodabeh” (In Persian- Bachelor thesis of Sculpture major, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2012)
  • “Introduction of Mashhad sculptors and Mashhad sculptures” (In Persian- ongoing project, 2007-2017)
  • Compiling the exhibition report, introduction and analysis of

-“Mehdi Mohseni’s sculptures” (In Persian- Tak magazine, 2009)

-Interview with “Samad Ghorbanzadeh”, Photographer (In Persian- Taze Dam magazine, 2009)

  • Introduction of “Akhangan’s mil-minar”, (In Persian-  Academic Research, 2007)
  • Press activity (reporting, preparing and compiling interviews, writing articles, compiling and presenting information, etc):
  • Preparing Interview collection with pioneers and artists of sculpture field (In Persian- 2005-2020), such as:

 Professor Hassan Arjangnejad, Professor Morteza Nematollahi, Professor Ghodratollah Memarian, Professor Malihe Kianian, Professor Jafar Najibi, Professor Hossein Sheshkalani, Professor Alireza Ghadamiari, Azam Tabatabaei, Mandana Sharifi, Mehdi Vosough, Alireza Baghdadi, Mehdi Mohseni, Yasser Hosseini, Abbas Ziaei, Arash Fateh, Alireza Sultantash,… 

  • Preparing Interview collection with other visual art experts(In Persian2006-2017):

Professor Morteza Lotfi (photographer), Samad ghorbanzadeh (photographer), Tahereh Vahidian (painter), Hojjat Hassan Nazer (Cultural researcher),…

  • Writing reports of different sculpture exhibitions and events to be published in different paper and electronic journals (In Persian- 2008-2019)
  1. Solo(Individual) and group exhibitions:
  • “Chahaarsooyekhial” sculpture group exhibition of Iranian Sculptors Society, (Iranian artist house gallery, Tehran, 2019)
  • Group sculpture Exhibition (Hermes Gallery- Isfahan, 2018)
  • “Peace and Friendship”, International Expo of art works in support of needy children (ECO Culture and Art Institute, Tehran, 2018)
  • “Roodabeh”, individual sculpture exhibition for Ferdowsi commemoration (Artin Gallery- Mashhad, 2012)
  • Making Celebrities Portrait Sculpture:
  • Dr. Mohammad Jafar Yahaghi, for his commemoration (Mashhad, 2018)
  • Dr. Siavosh Teimouri for his commemoration (Relief, Tehran, 2015)
  • Sports heroes (Reliefs, Karaj, 2014)
  • Urban elements, made and installed sculptures:
  • Collaborating with Publishers:
  • “Siosepol Bridge” relief (Esfahan, Nagshe Jahan Square, 2018)
  • “Hamata Tree” element for children’s archeological education project (Niavaran Palace, Tehran, 2018)
  • Two seven meters granite stone horses (Shandiz, Mashhad, cooperation with Mr. Hassanzadeh, 2014)
  • “Gol be daman” sculpture, spring greeting project (Neishabur, 2013)
  • “Atlas Peydayesh” (Tehran, 2019)
  • “Ahange ghalam” (Mashhad 2000-2012)
  • “Sokhan Gostar” (Mashhad 2003-2005)
  • “Astane Qudse Razavi” (Mashhad 2002-2010)
  • Book illustration:
  • “Hug me” – written by Najmeh Molavi – Ahange Ghalam (2007)
  • “Second dow” – written by Dr. Majid Mirzavaziri – Ahange Ghalam (2007)
  • “A Bright Lantern” – Story Collection – Astane Qudse Razavi (2006)
  • “Machine knitting” – written by Najmeh Molavi – Ahange Ghalam (2006)
  • Graphic Activities:        
  • Logo designing (logotype) for “CROOM” and “KABIR” valve company (2013)
  • Logo designing (logotype) for “ITAK” Computer Company (2012)
  • Logo designing (logotype & letterhead & business card) for “Kajaweh” Tourism Company (2010)
  • Collaboration with art projects:
  • Cooperation in some Research Projects of Archaeological Research Center (In Persian- Tehran ,2017-2018)
  • Designing artistic elements and making masks for “Children’s Archaeological training courses” project, (Niavaran Palace, Tehran, 2018)
  • Art Consultant at the ECO, Art and Cultural Institute (Honorary cooperation, 2018).
  • Working at the Mr. Babagli’s Sculpture atelier (Isfahan, 2017-2018)
  • Working at the Professional molding and sculpture production studio of Mr. Hesam (Karaj, 2016-2018)
  • Cooperation at the “Afor” Art gallery, decorative institute (Tehran,2018)
  • Cooperation with “Amout land” Company (designing and construction of indoor playgrounds, Karaj, 2016-2017)
  • Collaboration with Mr. Hassanzadeh in making sculptures (Padideh Shandiz, Mashhad,2014) 
  • Cooperation with “Rojan” art institute (Mashhad, 1997-2004)
  • Ability and Skills:
  • Familiar with scientific research and article writing 
  • Familiar with different styles and techniques of creating various artistic works (sculpture, professional designing & drawing, painting, illustration, photography, animation, etc.)
  • Familiar with graphic arts  
  • Familiar with some SoftWares like:

– Adobe Photoshop, (Semi professional)

-Illustrator, (Beginner)

-Softimage, (Beginner)

-Excel, (Semi professional)

-Word, (Semi professional)

-PowerPoint, (Beginner)

-Acrobat Reader, (Semi professional)

  • Familiar with languages:

-Farsi (Native)

-English (High intermediate)

-Swedish (Elementary)

-French (Elementary)

-Arabic (intermediate)

-Kurdish (Elementary)

-Turkish (Elementary)

  • Familiar with publishing & Editing cultural and artistic books and magazines 
  • Attending in International Book Fair
  • Familiar with digital photography (semi-professional)