Born 1974, Tehran, Iran. Lives and work in Iran.
Inspired by his father an architect and strongly encouraged by his mother, Nima pursued the arts from a young age, and at the age of 14 was admitted into Teheran´s Conservatory of Fine Arts. In the presence of masters such as Manuchehr Mo´tabar, Reza Imani, and his mentor Ahmad Vakili, Nima focused his attention on traditional Persian and Oriental painting. Later, he attendet the Tarbiat Modarres University of Arts, where he began experimenting with the sculpture, which greatly influenced his painting style. As well, a host of personal projects during this period, such as producing frescoes and reliefs for Tehran´s underground, as well as works for individual clients were instrumental in the development of his artistic identity.
Sice 2007, NIma has expored the theme of "modern man" and his thoughts and psyche. According to Nima, the modern man is composed of various layers and his paintings reflect the dynamic overlapping of these layers, exposing them fully. As well Nima´s recent works also examine the relationship between him and his daughter, and their "multilayered existence".
Selected Group Exhibitions:
1996 Keyhan Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2000 Barg Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2008 Shirin Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2009 Haft Negah Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2010 Shirin Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran