I am Elham Alirezaei, an Iranian interdisciplinary artist based in Germany. I graduated in painting and have been active in my field for many years, holding numerous exhibitions focused mainly on drawing, painting, and installations that combine poetry and painting on various themes. In my journey, during a trip to India in 2009, I developed an interest in jewelry design. Since then, I have showcased my works in numerous exhibitions across different countries. My effort is to revive and draw inspiration from traditional techniques and the authentic artistic and cultural roots of my homeland, Iran, in the form of a new expression through jewelry.
On this page, you can find a list of my activities and professional experience in the below section, separated by title.
Work Experience
- Freelance Jewelry Designer, Owner of Alirezaei Investment SPC, Muscat, Oman, March 2023 – March 2024
- Freelance Jewelry Designer and Brand Owner, Tehran, Iran, 2011 – Now
- Freelance Jewelry Designer, Pune, India, 2010 – 2011
- Owner and Managing Director, ‘Negahe Moaser’ State Recognised and Accredited Art Institute, Tehran, Iran, 2007 – 2009
- Guest Lecturer, Art and Architecture Azad University of Iran, Qazvin, Iran, 2000
- Freelance Teacher, Different Art Institutes and Schools, Tehran, Iran, 1994 – 2000
Education and certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Painting, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1992-1996
- High School Diploma, Hojjat High School, Isfahan, Iran, 1987-1991
Exhibitions
- July 2023: WYB Exhibition, Jewelry group Exhibition, Muscat, Oman
- June 2023: Oman Beauty and Fashion Expo, Muscat, Oman
- June 2022: Presenting “Esfahan Collection: Jewelries for lifelong”, Solo Exhibition in Doran Art Gallery, Esfahan, Iran
- May 2022: Presenting “Esfahan Collection: Jewelries for lifelong”, Solo Exhibition, Homes Iranian National Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- October 2020: Presenting ‘Resistance Collection’ in a solo exhibition on the occasion of World Commemoration Day of Hafiz, Jam Gallery, Shiraz, Iran
- August 2020: Presenting ‘Resistance Collection’ in solo Exhibition, Rasht, Iran
- July 2020: Exhibition in the Honour of Traditional New Fishery Year (A celebration for the beginning of the fishing season, called Nowruz-e Sayyad), Kish Island, Iran
- February 2020: “Termeh” Iranian Art Festival, Gasteig Cultural Centre, Munich, Germany
- November and December 2019: Artigiano Fashion and Jewelry Exhibition, Fiera, Italy
- October 2019: ‘AASSTTIINN’ Fashion and Jewelry exhibition, Dubai
- June 2019: ‘DelChen’ Handicraft and Jewelry Group Exhibition, Blue Chamber in Niavaran Palast, Tehran, Iran
- December 2018: ‘Woman and Pomegranate’ Group Jewelry Exhibition, ‘Four’ Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- July 2018: Modo Summit Annual Iran Fashion and Business, Tehran, Iran
- Feb 2018: Individual Jewelry Exhibition; Parisa Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- November 2017: Group Jewelry Exhibition, Ariana Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- February 2017: Group Jewelry Exhibition, Bayan Gallery, Esfahan, Iran
- January 2017: ”From Yesterday” (Az Dirouz-ha) Individual Jewelry Exhibition, Seyhoun Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- December 2016: Individual Exhibition of Handmade Silverworks, Jam Art Gallery, Shiraz, Iran
- October 2016: Jewelry Group Exhibition, Atbin Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- March 2016: ”Wonder” (Heyrrani) Individual Jewelry Exhibition, Kia Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- Feb 2015: ‘The Gift of The Way’ (Rah Avard e Rah) Individual Jewelry Exhibition, Etemad Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
- April and May 2012: L’Art d’Hommage Art Gallery, ’Ten Artists: Five Continents’ Painting Group Exhibition, Pähl, Germany
- March 2012: Cheshire Cat Gallery, Love Goa Jewelry Group Exhibition, Goa, India
- June and July 2011: Three Private Jewelry Shows in Iran and Germany
- 2008: Banafsheh Art Gallery, ‘Pood’ Jewelry Group Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- Feb 2006: Banafsheh Art Gallery, Painting Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- Sep 2001: Niavaran Culture House, Women’s Visual Art, Painting Group Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- July 2000: Tehran Contemporary Art Museum (anniversary of Swiss cultural week, accompanied by Mr.Tirdad Zolghadr, Installation Group Project, (Iranian artist women situation), Tehran, Iran
- January 2000: Barg Art gallery, Painting and Drawings, Tehran, Iran
- October 1999: Barg Art Gallery, Group Exhibition of Iranian and Contemporary Sketchers, Tehran, Iran
- September 1998: Barg Art Gallery, Group Exhibition of Iranian and Contemporary Sketchers, Tehran, Iran
- September 1998: Afrand Art Gallery; Drawing Solo Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- December 1997: Haft Samar Art Gallery, Painting Solo Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- May 1997: Aria Art Gallery, Drawing Solo Exhibition, Tehran, Iran
- – Execution of below Exhibitions for my Students:
- July 2008: Banafsheh Art Gallery, a Collection of “Negah e Moaser Art Institute” Student’s Drawings, Tehran, Iran
- June 2000: Hajar School; a Collection of 1400 Paintings of my Students in one School Year, Tehran, Iran
- February 1999: Hajar School; a Collection of Student Paintings inspired by the Movie “Children of Heaven” directed by
Majid Majidi, Tehran, Iran - July 1998: private Art Studio, Collection of Paintings by Children aged 3 – 6 years old, Tehran, Iran
Publications
- Winter 2003: “One Point: Women Painters in Patriarchal Culture” , “Quarterly Women” Magazine”, No.2
- Spring 2004: “Outside of Gallery” , “Quarterly Women magazine”, No.3
- March 2004: “Frida Kahlo, Feminine Surrealism Myth” , “Women’s magazine” (Zanan), No.98
- April 2004: “Joan Baez, Lady of Peace and Love Melodies”, Thought of the Day Magazine, No.6
- May 2004: “Released in Deserts and Brainpans”, “Thought of the Day”, No.9
- May 2004: “The most Beautiful Scream of Protesting”, “Thought of The Day” Magazine
- June 2004: “Universal Mother”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- June 2004: “Mansoureh Hosseini and Color of Words”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- July 2004: “Talk to her, Men’s Understanding of Women’s Power”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- July 2004: “Women’s Rock Music Symbol”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- August 2004: “In Memory of Virginia Woolf”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- August 2004: “Feminine Influence in Men’s Guitar’s World: an Interview with Ms. Lily Afshar”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- August 2004: “A New Spirit in Black’s Music”, “Thought of the Day” Magazine
- 1998: Single Poems in “Poets of Today” Poetry Collection
Other Activities
- 10th – 16th June 2021: Presenting the Webinar, Traditional Jewelry (Craft and Design) in Iran Craft Week, Tehran, Iran
- Interview in Cartland Magazine, Spring 2021, Vol.1 “Persian Blue”, published in UK and Italy, (More info on www.mscraftland.com)
- Stage Designer, Short Movie “Fasl e Sard” (Cold Season) and “Khiaban e Aram” (Peaceful Street)