About
The idea of my work is to explore the human experience from another point of view. For the most part, figures in my paintings look somewhat rusty and unfamiliar, with a grotesque happiness or excitement on their face as I have a rather satirical look at what I observe in society and in my personal experience with people.
My works are definitely affected by all the adaptations and integrations in all the countries that I have lived in. I had the privilege of living in three socially and culturally different countries and continents. I am a Persian woman from Iran, who has lived in France and now lives in the United States.
The similarities and dissimilarities of human connections in different locations are really fascinating for me and this is certainly reflected in my works.
In recent years, my focus is on both “expressive” and “meditative and detailed art” which is a different way to approach myself and the universe.
For any inquiries please contact me directly at contact@mahsakhazeni.com
Education / Certifications
2022 Certification: "PredictionX: Omens, Oracles, and Prophecies", Harvard University, USA (online via edX)
2021 Certification: "Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture", Waseda University, Japan (online via edX)
2021 Certification: "Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology", Harvard University, USA (online via edX)
2021 Certification: "Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World", Open University, England (online via FutureLearn)
2006 BA of Painting, Tehran Art University, Iran
Awards / Honors
2007 Honored by Juries of the 5th Tehran Contemporary Sculpture Biennial, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Tehran, Iran
2006 First Place Award winner at Karaj Annual Drawing Competition, Karaj, Iran
Exhibitions
2020
"Inner Fragments", Group art show at SCENE Metrospace, Michigan State University, MI, USA
2017
PBR Art show by Ann Arbor Art Center, MI, USA
2016
“Portrait”, Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Drawing exhibition “Vite Fait Mal Fait”, Rennes, France
2013
Painting exhibition "ART En CIEL", Argentré-du-Plessis, France
2010
Drawing exhibition ”Le Dessin Observé”, France
Charsoo drawing exhibition Arya Gallery, Tehran
2009
Thursday Group exhibition “Manifest”, Tarrahan Azad Gallery, Tehran
Thursday Group exhibition “Manifest”, Haft Samar Gallery Tehran
Online virtual painting exhibition in “Second life”
2008
The Umbrella Studio print making exhibition, Australia
Charsoo Group drawing exhibition, Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran
Installation, Desert Angeles, Moalleman Desert of Iran
Naestved International exhibition of mini prints, Denmark
2007
Mahsa Khazeni & Azarakhsh Askari painting & drawing exhibition, Day Gallery, Tehran
The 5th Tehran contemporary sculpture biennial, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts, Tehran
2006
Charsoo Group painting exhibition, Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran
The Umbrella Studio print exhibition, Australia
Contemporary print making exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Isfahan
Contemporary print making exhibition, Day Gallery, Tehran
2005
Charsoo Group painting exhibition, Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran
Charsoo Group painting & drawing exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Isfahan
Annual exhibition of art galleries & cultural heritage, Iranian Culture & Heritage Organization, Tehran
2004
Charsoo Group painting exhibition, Haft Samar Gallery, Tehran
The Art University professors & students exhibition, Barg Gallery, Tehran
Group exhibition in the honor of Hossein Ali Zabehi, Shafagh Gallery, Tehran
Collection
2019 Artist book: "Welcome to the World of Madness", Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Membership
Charsoo Painting Group
Thursday Art Group
Charsoo Print Making Group
Activities
2008-2010 Charsoo Painting Group Leader
2010 Curator of Charsoo Group Drawing Exhibition in Arya Gallery
Book Illustration
2008 “Gheseye Toranj Khatoon Dokhtare Narenj Padeshah” by Osaneh Publications, Tehran
2005 “Kata Chitrakala Illustration Festival” Book of the Year, India