About Marjan
I am an Iranian American artist born in Iran and relocated to the United States in 2015. I hold a degree from San Jose State University, where I deepened my passion for monotype and printmaking. My artistic journey began in my early years when I discovered that art was not just a form of expression but a powerful lens through which I could explore and communicate my emotions and worldviews.
Still-life drawing and painting came to me instinctively, but over time, my perspective—deeply influenced by the existential themes explored by Persian poet Omar Khayyam—drew me toward abstract art. My fascination with the mysteries of life, birth, and death led me to experiment with various artistic movements, from Classic and Impressionist styles to Surrealism and Mixed Media. However, it was abstraction that truly resonated with me, offering the freedom to convey the complexities of human existence in a deeply personal and interpretive way.
My creative process is fueled by diverse sources of inspiration. Sometimes, I find myself immersed in the works of artists such as Egon Schiele, Goya, Cézanne, and José Clemente Orozco, whose evocative styles push me into new realms of creativity. Other times, a simple comment from an art enthusiast sparks a new concept, or I surrender to the spontaneity of the brush meeting the canvas, allowing intuition to take over.
Uncertainty, introspection, and the eternal questions of human existence are at the heart of my work. Why are we born? What is our purpose? If death is inevitable, why do we conform to societal constructs? These existential dilemmas often manifest in my paintings, not as answers but as visual inquiries. Art is not merely a passion for me—it is a way of life, a means of exploring and questioning the world around me.
Through my abstract works, I delve into themes of human captivity, suffering, oppression, and resilience. The fluidity of abstraction allows for dynamic interpretation, bridging my personal reflections with the viewer’s own experiences and emotions. Each piece serves as a window into my inner self—a space where thought, imagination, and emotion converge.
