Zoroastrian artist Azita Amjad is presenting her painting exhibition “Mehr Amertat” to art enthusiasts.
Amjad has previously participated in several solo and group exhibitions. In this show, she presents 16 paintings, primarily in abstract or conceptual cubism. A key feature of the exhibition is the reinterpretation of Zoroastrian symbols, exploring the delicate balance between separation and connection.
On the occasion of the exhibition’s opening, Amordad spoke with Amjad about her artistic journey:
Azita Amjad began her work in 1390 (2011), studying design under Master Kourosh Vafadari at the House of Culture and Art. Regarding her formal education, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Painting from 1392 to 1396 (2013 t0 2018) and continued her training under Master Farzaneh Farzaneh from 1396 to 1398 (2017 to 2020). In 1399 (2020), she entered the master’s program at Alzahra University and completed it in 1402 with her thesis.
She has also held two illustration exhibitions at the House of Culture and Art of the Zoroastrians, as well as a group exhibition at the Artists’ House. Amjad noted: “Specifically, I held illustration exhibitions in 1392 and 1394 (2013 and 2015) at the Zoroastrian House of Culture and Art in Tehran, and I participated in the group exhibition Narrative of Pars at the Artists’ House in Dey 1402.”
She described the opening day as highly successful and, when asked about sales, said: “It’s best to be patient until the exhibition concludes to see which pieces are sold.”
Azita Amjad added in conclusion: “The scissors, thread, and needle on the table, together with the priest’s words during the blessing, inspired me to work with these elements. They carry a deep meaning about shared life. I hope that the two blades of every pair of scissors—representing men and women—move forward in harmony and cooperation, and that the thread and needle can mend the fractures in life.”
The Mehr Amertat exhibition, exploring the symbolism of ancient motifs, ran at Baharak Gallery until Wednesday, 23 Mehr 1404 (October 14, 2025), from 17:00 to 20:00.
