PORTRAITS OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG (IRANIAN) WOMAN

From early childhood, drawing and painting have been a source of solace—and escape—for Negin Noormand. Her intimate self-portraits courageously reflect the anxieties, fears, and hopes of a 21-year-old woman living in Tabriz, Iran. Whether uplifting or upsetting, all of her work testifies to her no-holds-barred honesty and self-reflection. They document the ever-changing emotional landscape of youth. In comments to specific artworks, Negin also reveals some of the personal symbols that have offered her comfort. With a nod to James Joyce’s “artist’s novel,” we invite you to visit the first solo international exhibition of a talented emerging artist who believes that “life with all of its pains is beautiful.”

NEGIN NOORMAND, IRAN

Negin’s artwork is not for sale.

Click on the square thumbnails to view larger, full-sized images and to read Negin’s comments about her art.