Painting has always been my way of understanding the world through observation. I am drawn to quiet moments where emotions are
expressed through light, atmosphere, and the presence of nature. In Embraced by Blossoms, a female figure is gently embraced by roses
and foliage, allowing the boundary between the human spirit and the natural world to gradually disappear. The flowers are not decorative
elements but symbols of vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth, while the gold leaf reflects the enduring value that can emerge
through fragile experiences. Working with oil on canvas allows me to build depth through layers, texture, and light. Rather than offering a
fixed narrative, I hope my paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and discover their own emotional connection with the work.
Biography
Maryam Zarei is an Iranian visual artist specializing in realist painting. Her artistic journey began in childhood through drawing and
evolved through independent study, observation, and years of dedicated practice. Working primarily with oil and acrylic, she creates
paintings that combine technical precision with emotional sensitivity. Portraiture and still life are central to her practice, often enriched by
symbolic elements from nature. Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Hafta in Tehran, the Day of the Dead Exhibition at the Embassy of
Mexico in Iran, and the CANI College International Virtual Exhibition in Canada. Through her paintings, she explores the quiet
relationship between humanity, memory, and the natural world.
