‘Nostalgia’, 2017
Azadeh Sarvi of Free Spirit
Plaster, Fabric, Wood, Mixed Media – roughly 15″ x 17″ x 7″Life-size Sculpture
Her name reveals her identity. Azadeh, a Persian word meaning “Free Spirited”, describes her unrestrained passion for sharing the beauty of Life with all. Azadeh is a yogi-artist who admires nature, culture, poetry, and music.
Born and raised in Tehran, Azadeh received her BA of Arts at Azad University of Art and Architecture in Tehran. Since 1998, she participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Iran, Canada, and the U.S. Her works are presented on bronze, clay, canvas, wood, fabrics, and paper. Azadeh creates her mixed media art using natural elements. She uses organic ingredients for color, such as saffron, tea leaves, turmeric powder, lapis powder, etc. Organic materials are very inspirational to her considering they have been used in Persian paintings and calligraphy for thousands of years.
