ARTIST STATEMENT
My experimentations in mixed media have progressed, he is pioneering a more textural approach to his works. With Phoria, he establishes a dialogue between two different realities to tell a story about life around us and what lurks beneath the surface. By deconstructing and transferring his photography into dimensional overlays and building layer upon layer of encaustic, the artist invites a sculptural element into the series. This dynamic combination of painting and dimensional layering engages viewers from all angles
BIOGRAPHY
“I believe there is a bit of magic in the medium of photography that is made up of light, chemistry, natural beauty and the ability to capture a perfect moment on film.”
Pezhman was born in 1976 in Shiraz – the center of Iran’s cultural civilization. Emigrating three years later as the result of the revolution, Pezhman grew up in the United States. Adventurous since childhood, Pezhman is an avid explorer; he thrives outdoors, trekking, kayaking, mountain climbing, and fishing. Beginning as a photographer, he captured destination landscapes on film; inspired by the contrast between natural and urban environments. As his work evolved into mixed media he has channeled his photography talents to explore the surfaces and textures of his own creation.
Pezhman cites his own drive for exploration and his first photography road trip at 17 as the primary influences for picking up a camera in the first place. Passion set in as he immersed himself in the world of photography: converting his bathroom to a dark room, enrolling in photography programs, and landing an assistantship with a prominent studio. As his career progressed so did photography. Digital photography emerged and quickly moved in on traditional techniques. This sparked in Pezhman a creative stall, unsatisfied with the instant gratification nature of this new method. Craving the involvement he once had developing his imagery, Pezhman pushed forward into mixed media; slowly at first, with only oil paints, but adding more diverse media as his creative passion was ignited once again.
As a mixed media artist Pezhman explores the surfaces of his works, developing textures and colors to convey vivid sensations of actual experiences. His process involves photography, oil, acrylic, textiles, resin, encaustic, tar, and any other materials he finds to create dynamic texture. With several sources of inspiration for his collections, Pezhman’s method is born from a spirit of exploration to preserve timeless moments discovered along a journey.
Pezhman continues his explorations of mixed media in Atlanta, Georgia. His work is collected and displayed across the United States.
Curriculum Vitae
1976 Born in Shiraz, Iran
1996 Studied Photography at Georgia Perimeter College
1997 Studied Photography at The Atlanta College of Art
Fairs/Exhibitions
2023
Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Art Wynwood, Miami, FL, USA
2022
LA Art Show, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton, NY, USA
Art Miami CONTEXT, Miami, FL, USA
2021
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Virtual Show
Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY, USA
Art Miami CONTEXT, Miami, FL, USA
2020
Art Miami, Virtual Show
Art Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, USA
LA Art Show Modern + Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, FL, USA
2019
CONTEXT Art Miami, Miami, FL, USA
Affordable Art Fair NYC, New York, NY, USA
Seattle Art Fair, Seattle, WA, USA
Art New York, New York, NY, USA
LA Art Show Modern + Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Studio E, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Lumas Galeries, Berlin Germany
2018
CONTEXT Miami, Miami, FL, USA
Texas Contemporary, Houston, TX, USA
Art New York, New York, NY, USA
Affordable Art Fair NY, New York, USA
Art Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL, USA
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Art Market + Design, Bridgehampton, NY, USA
Lumas Galeries, Berlin Germany
Studio E, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
2017
CONTEXT Miami, Miami, FL, USA
Affordable Art Fair NY, New York, USA
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Art New York, New York, NY USA
Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD, USA
Studio E, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
2016
CONTEXT Miami, Miami, FL, USA
CUBE Brussels, Belgium
Art New York, New York, NY, USA
Art Studio 101, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Denison Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD, USA
Renjeau Galleries, Natick, MA, USA
Royal Street Fine Art, Aspen, CO, USA
2015
CONTEXT Miami, Miami, FL, USA
Art Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley, CA, USA
Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY, USA
Affordable Art Fair NY, New York, USA
Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA
LA Art Show Modern + Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA, USA
"Naked Truth", Westside Cultural Arts Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
Denison Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD, USA
Royal Street Fine Art, Aspen, CO, USA
2014
Art Baltimore, Baltimore, MD USA
Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY, USA
Art Studio 101, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Denison Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Houston Fine Art Fair, Houston, TX, USA
Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD, USA
Renjeau Galleries, Natick, MA, USA
Royal Street Fine Art, Aspen, CO, USA
Publications
"Pezhman: Boudoir" - 2015
"Pezhman: Phoria" - 2017
"Pezhman: Aqueous" - 2017
"The Painting Behind the Lens", Arte Al Limite - 2015