ZOHREH BAKHSHI

PAINTER

Zohreh.bakhshi.1364@gmail.com
+1 346 539-8348

Zohreh Bakhshi is a multidisciplinary solo 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 creative practice extends to wooden craftwork, glass painting, clothing design, and sculpture. Her work reflects both versatility and curiosity, exploring the intersections of fine art, craftsmanship, and design.

work experience

August 2025 – present

TEaching Fellow, Fundamentals of Drawing, University of houston

I have been teaching undergraduate students Fundamentals of Drawing at the UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, since August 2025.

MAY 2025 – present

Wood Working and Printmaking Assistant, Wood and PRINTMAKING SHOPs, University of houston

As an assistant, I have been working on Keliy Anderson-Staley’s individual project at the UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, since May 2025.

DEC 2024 – present

IA Assistant, Wood and Metal Shop, University of houston

As an Instructor’s Assistant in the University of Houston, I started contributing to Wood and Metal shop in the Spring 2025 semester.

AUg 2024 – MaY 2025

IA Assistant, ATC, University of houston

As an Instructor’s Assistant in the University of Houston, I contributed to ATC office work in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

2023 – 2024

Leather Works Crafting, Mana Leather

I worked for a year at Mana leather, which is a leather handmade crafts shop, working as a designer and creator of leather accessories, such as purse, wallets, keychains, travel accessories and more.

2014 – 2024

WOOdworking, my own workshop

I have been making various types of wooden dishes, spoons and forks, kitchen cutting boards and accessories which are especially attractive to travelers and wood lovers. Check out my Instagram, Darvan Woodwork Instagram and my LinkedIn to see more.

2017 – 2018

PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTO EDITOR, Studio Ax

Studio Ax is a place designed for young couples and their children who want to use photos as

means of keeping their memories alive. I used my photography and editing skills to practice

photography as a part-time job.

2007 – 2014

Drawing and painting, MY OWN PERSONAL WORKSHOP

When it comes to art, drawing and painting have been the things that matter most to me since I

was a little child. I have mostly worked as a solo artist, but have had my own private students too, especially after university years.

Check out my Behance and LinkedIn to see more.

2012 – 2014

Art teacher for children, HAFEZE-E-BARTAR INSTITUTE

I am pretty good at understanding and interacting with children, and I used this as an opportunity to teach art to young learners.

2010 – 2012

Graphic Designer, KARGADAN DESIGNING OFFICE

My job was to design different types of posters, logos, business cards and similar stuff using

graphics software such as CorelDraw and Photoshop.

2004 – 2006

teacher’s Assistant, MOKA’AB ART GALLERY

Before I had the opportunity to study painting as a university major, I had been taking art

classes in different art galleries. One of the most credible was Moka’ab art gallery, where not only had I the chance to be Mr. Imani’s student, but also to work as his assistant for 2 years.

education

2024 - Now

Painting, master of fine arts, University of Houston

I have been taking a graduate MFA course, focused on painting, at the University of Houston since August 2024.

2012

PAInting, bachelor’s degree, Soore University of art

Major Studies in painting, drawing, fine art, art history, perspective, printmaking, and art criticism
Minor studies in Photography, sculpture, building restoration, teaching art to children and mural

2007

GRaphics, Associate degree, Elm - o - Farhang school of Art

Major Studies in graphic design, drawing, font design, art history

Minor studies in photography, poster design, printmaking

2003

Diploma degree, Roozname - Etelaat high school

EXHIBITIONS

Current / Upcoming Exhibitions

• 2025, You’ve changed, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX, 11/4/2025 – 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, 10/4/2025 – 1/10-2026

Previous Exhibitions

• 2025,* What Once Was*, ESS Galleries, Houston, TX
• 2025, 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, 2022 Annual Darvan Show, DARVAN workshop, Karaj, Iran

2021, 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, E*xhibition 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 - Acquainted

Computer Software

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• CorelDraw Studio

• Sketchup

• Microsoft Office Programs