Behnaz Sohrabian
"Our Tribe" October 10 - 31, 2019
Workshop Instructor 2018-19
"Figuratively Speaking" September 8 - October 7, 2018
Behnaz Sohrabian
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- Eden 60″ x 60″
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- Behnaz Sohrabian
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- Russel #1 8″ x 10″
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- Seven 40″ x 40″
“My work is about me, about being a woman and giving voice to the many challenges that women face in this era. I paint women as strong individuals free to express their feminine power and vision for a better world. I paint women as delicate and sensitive, but never weak. The people and natural world that I paint are manifestations of love, the highest expression we know in this life.”
Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian discovered her love of art, freedom and creative expression as a small child, developed a passion for painting and began her professional art career at the age of 10.
Behnaz has earned a B.S. in Applied Chemistry, a B.A. in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. She completed her Master’s degree in 2010 after she immigrated to the US. She became a naturalized US Citizen in 2017.
Artist Statement
“My aim is to paint simply. Apply easy brush stokes. Emphasize light and shadow and the dynamics between the subject and background. I choose varied subject matter to convey the concept of femininity with simplicity, natural beauty and inspiration. Women, our beloved animals, flowers and mother earth symbolize the essential power of creation in our world. They interact with an intentionally sensuous dance that expresses the proce ss of fertility and reproduction, strength and compassion. My art explores the drama, texture and wonder of this creative process.” – Behnaz Sohrabian
Exhibitions and Events
With a commitment to inspire and empower women everywhere, Behnaz’s work has been featured in art shows around the globe including these exhibitions and events [2009-2019]:
• Best of Show, 63rd Annual IAA Dallas Exhibition, June 2018
• Honorable Mention, 88th Annual Exhibition, National Art League, 2018
• Love Show, JRB Gallery, USA, 2018
• Merit Award, PAA Member’s Show, 2018
• National Art League 87th Annual Juried, 2nd Place Award, May 2017
• Batesville, Arkansas BAAC Gallery, April 2017
• 32nd Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Competition, 3rd Place Award, April 2017
• PAA Show, Feb 2017
• 61st Annual 2016 Irving Art Association Members Juried Exhibition, Best of Show
• National Art League 86th Annual Juried, May-June 2016
• Harrisonburg, Virginia VMRC Juried Art Exhibition, May-June 2016
• Batesville, Arkansas BAAC Gallery, April-June 2016
• 31st Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Competition – Honorable Mention, 2016
• Art Mart at Focus on Home, April 2016
• Merit Award at PAA Member’s Show, 2016
• 21st Annual Art Show Inetgris Cancer Institute, USA, 2015
• White Show at JRB, USA, 2013 to 2016
• Excel Auction [Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum & Noble Center] 2012 to 2015
• Small Art Show at Paseo, USA, 2011 to 2016
• Solo Show at JRB Gallery, USA, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Best of show at 60th Annual Member Show, 2014
• Fine Art Institute in Edmond, 2012 to 2015
• 57th Annual Art Show OAG, Winner of 1st figurative/portrait, 2012
• Oklahoma Art Guild, Friendly, Winner of the 1st Place, USA, 2011, 2012
• 50 Penn Place Art Gallery, USA, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
• Atlanta Merchandise Mart Georgia, USA, 2009
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