Shahriar Mazandi 
 

Shahriar Mazandi is an Iranian painter and photographer whose work is deeply shaped by multicultural influences. Born into an Anglo-Iranian background, his artistic and personal journey reflects a fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies. His work draws inspiration from the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi and the English classical scholar and poet A.E. Housman.

Raised in England, Mazandi grew up closely connected to both Judaism and Christianity. This complex cultural and spiritual foundation informs his creative approach, which often explores themes of perception, identity, and transcendence. His visual language investigates the visible and the invisible, probing what lies beyond the limits of three-dimensional experience.

Mazandi’s photographic practice is minimalist, often featuring distant objects set within expansive landscapes. These compositions raise philosophical questions about the individual’s place in the universe. His cityscapes are constructed around a strong central axis—buildings or structures that symbolically connect different realms, above and below, seen and unseen.

Blending traditional and digital techniques, Mazandi creates works that pulse with hypnotic intensity. His art bridges visual form, music, and poetry, delving into the subconscious and exploring new territories of perception and language. A distinctive element of his practice is his typographic experimentation, in which words become visual objects—challenging the viewer to experience language not only as meaning, but as form.