"Politics has had a direct and lasting impact on my life, shaping both my personal experiences and my worldview. A sense of anxiety is something I carry every day, and regardless of medium, it remains at the core of my practice."
"At first glance, her works draw the viewer in with a seductive interplay of vibrant colors, mythical characters, and ethereal narratives. But Ahmadi asks us to see beyond the beauty of each piece to bear witness to the sometimes-brutal global issues facing marginalized and threatened communities."
Shiva Ahmadi is an interdisciplinary artist working across paint, sculpture, and animation who transforms her immigrant journey into powerful artistic expression. Growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution and Iran-Iraq war, then immigrating to the United States after 9/11, Ahmadi's lived experiences of displacement and political instability directly inform her practice. Her visually compelling works combine vibrant colors, mythical characters, and ethereal narratives to draw viewers in, while simultaneously demanding engagement with serious global issues affecting marginalized communities. Based in El Cerrito, California, Ahmadi maintains close awareness of political events, as they remain intrinsically connected to her identity and artistic vision. Anxiety stemming from her experiences serves as the core foundation of her creative work across all mediums.
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