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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 36”

2024

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Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24”

2024

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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36”

2024

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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36”

2024

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Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36”

This painting pays homage to the Peykan, an iconic car often referred to as ‘the car of Iran.’ I wanted to celebrate a symbol deeply woven into Iran’s cultural fabric. The geometric patterns in the background are inspired by traditional Persian motifs, reflecting the timeless beauty of Iranian art and architecture.

2025

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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36”

2023

Seda” meaning “voice” or “sound” in Farsi, symbolizes the resilience and defiance of Iranian women, represented by the woman in the foreground with her natural, uncovered hair—a statement of freedom. Her gaze, shielded behind oversized sunglasses, suggests a complex reality: a masked present with a future that holds hope for all Iranians. Reflected in her glasses are two musicians in Tehran, playing Persian instruments, an act that is forbidden under the current regime in public. The background’s vibrant geometric pattern contrasts with the oppressive restrictions, adding layers of cultural identity and resistance. This piece resonates with themes of freedom, voice, and the unyielding spirit of a people in pursuit of a liberated future.

“Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) is a multi-medium collection incorporating Zan (women) represented by women with their hair uncovered but their eyes masked behind frames projecting a future that will be obtained for all Iranians.

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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 30”

2023

“Mitra” is a powerful visual commentary on love and resistance in Iran. The woman in the painting, her hair uncovered, wears a serious yet resolute expression, embodying the strength of Zan (women) fighting for their rights. In her sunglasses, a couple kisses in front of the iconic Si-o-se-pol bridge in Isfahan—an act of love and defiance, as public displays of affection are forbidden under the Islamic Republic. The vibrant geometric pattern in the background contrasts with the restrictions imposed on personal freedoms, while the green and red tones evoke national and cultural identity. This work reflects the tension between love, culture, and the struggle for freedom in Iran.

“Mitra” was featured as the cover on the August 2023 issue of Pardis Magazine

“Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) is a multi-medium collection incorporating Zan (women) represented by women with their hair uncovered but their eyes masked behind frames projecting a future that will be obtained for all Iranians.

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Acrylic on Canvas, 18” x 24”

2023

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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36”

2023

“Azizeh” explores the intersection of faith, freedom, and gender in modern Iran. The woman in the painting, with her hair tied back and lips painted in bold red, gazes forward through blue-framed sunglasses, reflecting a religious site significant to all religions. Within the architectural engravings on the site, the words “Women, Life, Freedom” are inscribed—a powerful statement against the backdrop of religious and cultural oppression. The rich geometric patterns in the background emphasize both cultural tradition and the ongoing struggle for liberation. This piece is a tribute to the unity of all people in their fight for freedom, transcending religious and national boundaries.

“Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) is a multi-medium collection incorporating Zan (women) represented by women with their hair uncovered but their eyes masked behind frames projecting a future that will be obtained for all Iranians.

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Textile Pigment, Acrylic, and Resin on Cotton, 36” x 60”

2021

The colorful triptych, Whirling, depicts the traditional Sufi dance reimagined as a spiritual achievement through the freedom of movement as a collective entity of individual power and autonomy over one's own body. The dance exists as a physical meditation to seek truth, love, divine knowledge, and create a sense of disconnect from the material world. Unlike the typical dervish dressed in all white, Leila wanted to emphasize the intricacy of patterns from this region of the world using traditional textile processes. Each panel represents one of the main conflicts in Iran and includes a dervish dancing and essentially breaking free from that issue by performing this whirling ritual.

Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, Multiple Sizes

2022, 2023

“Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) is a multi-medium collection incorporating Zan (women) represented by women with their hair uncovered but their eyes masked behind frames projecting a future that will be obtained for all Iranians.

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Acrylic on Canvas

24 in x 36 in

2021

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Fluid Acrylic on Canvas, 24 in x 36 in

Subject: ‘Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood’ in St. Petersburg, Russia

2021

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Acrylic on Canvas, 9 in x 12 in

Subject: Elizabeth Taylor in Pre-Revolution Iran

2021

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Acrylic on Canvas, 12 in x 30 in.

Subject: Frida Kahlo

2019

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Acrylic on canvas, 24 in x 36 in

2022

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Acrylic on Canvas, 30 in x 40 in

Subject: Diamond Ring

2021

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Acrylic on canvas

16 in x 20 in

2017

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Acrylic on Canvas

24 in by 36 in

2019

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18 x 24 in

Acrylic on Canvas

2021

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Acrylic on canvas, 16.5 in x 20.5 in.

Subject: Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert.

2016

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Turmeric, Acrylic, and Screen-printed Pigment on Canvas, 24 in x 36 in

2021

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Acrylic on Canvas, 12 in x 12 in.

Subject: Blue Eye

2020

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Acrylic on Canvas, 18 in x 24 in.

Subject: Distorted Eye

2016

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Graphite on paper, 12 in x 16 in.

Subject: Two face optical illusion

2018

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Charcoal and colored pencil on paper, 14 in x 18 in.

As an Iranian-American dual citizen, I have visited Iran many times in my life. I have noticed the divide between men’s and women’s rights that is present due to the corrupted government’s laws. I created this piece as a response to that and how I believe there should not be a difference in righteousness.

2016

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Acrylic on Canvas

16 in x 20 in

2020

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Acrylic on canvas, 31 in x 41 in.

I created this piece in response to a time period of racial and religious discrimination I noticed in our nation. This piece symbolizes my acceptance of all religions, faiths, skin colors, and nationalities. Diversity and co-existence is a beautiful aspect of the world and should be exhibited more through art.

2017