Azadeh Pirazimian

Azadeh Pirazimian is a practising multidisciplinary artist, art educator based in Toronto and formerly a lecturer in Iran. With a passion for exploring themes of self-expression, communication, daily resistance, and social injustice through diverse media, Azadeh's artistic practice merges various disciplines, including drawing, painting, mark-making, photography, video, performance art, and sculpture. Her methodology has been consistent throughout her career, resulting in her own distinctive visual language.

Over the years, Azadeh has showcased her works at multiple exhibitions in Iran, Canada, and the Netherlands. Her art has received recognition and awards, including the Newcomer and Refugee Artists Mentorship Grant(2021) from the @torontoartCouncil, the RBC Space Award(2021) from the @torontoartsfoundation, and the RBC Art Access Fund(2016), among others.

Azadeh holds a bachelor's degree in painting and a master's in visual communication. Her passion for education is evident in her commitment to teaching art and her ability to inspire students. She has honed her skills through years of experience and learning, including her completion of Centennial College's Arts Management program.

Azadeh currently practises her art on a daily basis at her #akin project studio in Toronto, where she also works as a studio assistant with akinprojects.

In the fall of 2023, Azadeh will pursue her art education at the University of Waterloo, where she will be enrolled in the esteemed MFA program. This opportunity will enable her to develop her artistic skills further and expand her knowledge of the art world.

Please feel free to check out my works on my website here at www.azadehpirazimian.com