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Zohreh Bakhshi
Multidisciplinary artist
Zohreh Bakhshi is a multidisciplinary artist with a strong passion for visual arts, including drawing, painting, and woodworking. With a hands-on approach and a deep appreciation for craft, she combines traditional artistry with technical skill. Comfortable working with a wide range of tools and materials, Zohreh’s practice extends to woodworking, glass painting, clothing design, and sculpture. Her work reflects versatility and curiosity, exploring intersections between fine art, craftsmanship, and design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Fellow, Fundamentals of Drawing — University of Houston
Aug 2025 – Present
Teach undergraduate Fundamentals of Drawing courses.
Woodworking & Printmaking Assistant — Wood & Printmaking Shops, University of Houston
May 2025 – Present
Assist with production and shop support for Keliy Anderson-Staley’s individual project.
Instructional Assistant (IA), Wood & Metal Shop — University of Houston
Dec 2024 – Present
Support instruction and daily operations in the Wood and Metal Shop (Spring 2025–present).
Instructional Assistant (IA), ATC — University of Houston
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Supported ATC office operations (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025).
Leather Craft Designer & Maker — Mana Leather
2023 – 2024
Designed and produced handmade leather accessories (purses, wallets, keychains, travel accessories, and more).
Website: manaleather.com
Woodworker — Independent Workshop
2014 – 2024
Designed and produced wooden dishes, spoons, forks, cutting boards, and kitchen accessories.
Instagram: zohreh_woodwork | darvan_woodwork
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zohreh-bakhshi
Photographer & Photo Editor — Studio Ax
2017 – 2018
Produced and edited photography for clients (couples, families, and children).
Instagram: studio.ax
Drawing & Painting — Independent Studio Practice
2007 – 2014
Developed a long-term personal studio practice in drawing and painting.
Taught private students (particularly after university years).
Behance: behance.net/zohrehbakhshi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zohreh-bakhshi
Art Teacher (Children) — Hafeze-e-Bartar Institute
2012 – 2014
Taught art to children and young learners.
Graphic Designer — Kargadan Designing Office
2010 – 2012
Designed posters, logos, business cards, and related materials using CorelDRAW and Photoshop.
Teacher’s Assistant — Moka’ab Art Gallery
2004 – 2006
Assisted with studio activities and supported classes while studying under Mr. Imani.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Painting — University of Houston
2024 – Present
Graduate study focused on painting (since Aug 2024).
Bachelor’s Degree, Painting — Soore University of Art
2012
Major studies: painting, drawing, fine art, art history, perspective, printmaking, art criticism
Minor studies: photography, sculpture, building restoration, art education (children), mural painting
Associate Degree, Graphics — Elm-o-Farhang School of Art
2007
Major studies: graphic design, drawing, font design, art history
Minor studies: photography, poster design, printmaking
Diploma — Roozname-Etelaat High School
2003
EXHIBITIONS
Current / Upcoming
2025, You’ve Changed, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX — 11/04/2025 – 11/14/2025
2025, Her Voice, Her Vision, Soundwaves Art Foundation, Lockhart, TX — 10/10/2025 – 12/23/2025
2025, Slow Wonder, Spring Street Studios, Houston, TX — 10/04/2025 – 01/10/2026
Previous
2025, What Once Was, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX
2025, Annual School of Art Exhibition, Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, TX
2025, Painting at 4224, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX
2025, Nothing Stable Under Heaven, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX
2022, Annual Darvan Show, Darvan Workshop, Karaj, Iran
2021, Annual Darvan Show, Darvan Workshop, Karaj, Iran
2020, The White Silence, Tehran, Iran
2012, Painting Biennale of Iran, Tehran, Iran
2010, 2nd Festival of Contemporary Drawing of Iran, Tehran, Iran
2010, Exhibition and one-day workshop of drawing and photography, SABA Cultural Foundation, Tehran, Iran
SKILLS
Painting
Drawing
Woodworking
Photography
Printmaking
LANGUAGES
Persian — Native
English — Fluent
German — Basic / Conversational
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
CorelDRAW
SketchUp
Microsoft Office