Mahdiye Mahmoudi (b. 1984, Gorgan) holds an associate's degree in painting and a bachelor's degree in graphic design. She began her artistic journey as a book illustrator, but after relocating to Tehran and working under the guidance of the esteemed Nosratollah Moslemian, she shifted her focus more than before toward painting. Her work exhibited in numerous group shows, is primarily centered on portraits and figures rendered in a flat, minimalist style, often using soft, ethereal color palettes.
Rather than relying on narrative, Mahmoudi's art explores her inner world, drawing from personal experiences and emotions to create abstract, psychological spaces. Each face and figure becomes a symbolic, universal representation, transcending the individual to evoke a collective human experience. This approach gives her work an open-ended, interpretive quality, inviting viewers to engage with the pieces and discover their own personal meanings.
Mahmoudi's artistic evolution can be divided into two phases, although her visual language remains consistent. In the early years of her career, her work was primarily black-and-white, with a strong focus on drawing, deeply influenced by illustration. During this period, she experimented with techniques such as printmaking on glass and paper stencils. Over time, her style evolved, incorporating more color and varied techniques, including spray paint and oil paints, alongside her continued use of paper stencils.
Rather than relying on narrative, Mahmoudi's art explores her inner world, drawing from personal experiences and emotions to create abstract, psychological spaces. Each face and figure becomes a symbolic, universal representation, transcending the individual to evoke a collective human experience. This approach gives her work an open-ended, interpretive quality, inviting viewers to engage with the pieces and discover their own personal meanings.
Mahmoudi's artistic evolution can be divided into two phases, although her visual language remains consistent. In the early years of her career, her work was primarily black-and-white, with a strong focus on drawing, deeply influenced by illustration. During this period, she experimented with techniques such as printmaking on glass and paper stencils. Over time, her style evolved, incorporating more color and varied techniques, including spray paint and oil paints, alongside her continued use of paper stencils.