About
B.A in Fine Arts
Major in sculpture
After completing three years of study at Morgan State University in Maryland U.S.A
she transferred herself to Tehran University and worked under the tutelage of master Parviz Tanavoli and graduated in 1973
Exhibitions
2008 - Christie's Auction, Dubai (More info)
2004 - Solo Exhibition, Artist studio, Tehran
2002 - Group Exhibition, Germany, Bremen
2001 - Group Exhibition, Canadian Ambassador’s residence, Tehran
2001 - Solo Exhibition, Artist studio
2000 - Group Exhibition, Haft-e Tir Charity event, Tehran
1998 - Group Exhibition, Pasargad Gallery, Tehran
1996 - Group Exhibition, Aria Gallery, Tehran
1993 - Group Exhibition, French Embassy cultural office, Tehran
1991- Group Exhibition - Center of creative arts, Tehran
Commissioned Works
2006 - Seven stone birds—House of the artists, Tehran
2004- ‘The Earth’ based on Abu Reyhan Birouni’s map-
1 meter diameter—Tehran Goftegoo Park
1992- four large stone works – Jamshidieh park, Tehran
1991- logo for the municipality’s renovation organization-Tehran
1987- logo for the mechanized postal service –Shiraz
Reviews
Lily Golestan 2007
A strong and resolute woman, self-confident and sure of herself, a hardworking and productive woman, with eyes that are damp and brimful of virtue; with a sense that overflows in her works. Her innate sense that tries hard to pull her wildly into executing her works, but which she somehow manages to control and guide in the right direction which finally translates into the very creations that one observes. More...
Iraj Kalantari 2007
I came to know Simin Ekrami through her work, and influenced by the emotions they stirred in me. We developed a deeply rooted relationship. Thus I have been given the responsibility of expressing my views on her creations in these few lines. Attempting this subject requires both an ability in discernment and in discourse and my limitations in both these areas makes this task doubly difficult. More...
Kaveh Vafadari 2007
Upon the first look at the statuary of Simin Ekrami, without knowing her gender, one is immediately conscious that these works are the reflection of the personality outlook , viewpoint, and feminine joy of a particular woman. A complete woman in its truest sense and meaning . Mother of two and the spouse to Bahram Dabiri, the painter.....A husband and wife who, without considering the wishes of their parents, lovingly chose one another and have managed to make a good, joyous and healthy living out of their chosen artistic vocations. More...