Year: 2022

Material: Stainless steel & colour-changing LED

Dimension: 2.4’ X 2.4’ X 7’

Location: Lions Gate Community Centre, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Commissioning Body: District of North Vancouver

Created out of thousands of exquisitely cut stainless steel patterns, this piece reflects the precious flora & fauna of the nearby Capilano Canyon in the form of a suspended water droplet.

The color-changing lighting feature of the artwork is programmed to switch colors dynamically in harmony with the changing seasons, reflecting the vibrant hues of nature

Year: 2017

Material: Stainless steel & LED

Dimension: 2.3’ X 6.5’ X 7.9’

Location: White Rock, BC, Canada

Commissioning Body: City of White Rock

This figurative-abstract sculpture was created in commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the Tour de White Rock bike race. The linear structure of the piece creates a transparent visualization of a cyclist riding an infinity symbol. The message of infinity is rooted in the idea of human’s constant tendency to move toward the infinite future.

Infinity Cycle is the outcome of precise engineering and modern fabrication methods.

Photo credit: Jenny Bray - Eric Stepura

Year: 2021

Material: Stainless steel, blackened stainless steel, patina copper, corten steel

Dimension: 4.9’ X 4.9’ X 17’

Location: City View Park, Burlington, ON, Canada

Commissioning Body: City of Burlington

Inspired by the oldest living creature in Eastern North America, the public art Soar inherited its form from the Eastern White Cedar.

This 17-foot-tall metal sculpture reflects the rich natural heritage of the region, in particular, the Niagara Escarpment.

The diversity of materials used creates a beautiful play of colo​rs that can often be seen in nature and alludes to the diversity and unity of the Burlington​ community. Soar is a reflective mirror of the rich natural heritage of the site and celebrates the gracious and honorable ambition of appreciating and protecting the environment.

Year: 2023

Material: Stainless steel, composite wood

Dimension: 3’ X 10’ X 17’

Location: Century Street Parkette, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Commissioning Body: City of Hamilton

Convergence is a site-specific functional public art shaped in an oval composition. The dynamic form of it creates a metaphor for the inevitable ups and downs of life in a constant loop.

The scratched stainless steel used for the artwork reflects the industrial spirit of the GALA neighborhood’s history while the wooden sitting areas represent the surrounding nature through the use of a natural substance.

Drone shot credit: FonoFlick Productions.

Year: 2017

Material: Stainless steel

Dimension: 3.3’ X 3.3’ X 5’

Location: Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada

Commissioning Body: Township of Billings

Consisting of 1,800 iconic and familiar shapes found in Manitoulin’s local ecosystem, The Globe reflects on the island’s unique nature

Photo credit: Kathryn Corbiere - Patricia Mader

Year: 2014

Material: Bronze, hand-made glazed mosaic, custom-made LED lightbox

Dimension: 1290 square feet area with a height of 7.9’ on the tallest bronze figure

Location: DD Art Center, Izad Shahr, Iran

Commissioning Body: DD Center

This multi-media outdoor design activates three distant sites of the DD Centre’s main entrance. The site-specific artwork consists of three bronze figures at gradual and different heights, facing each other in a triangular composition. Figures are covered with pixel-like hollow patterns. These patterns are replicated over the site using hand-made mosaic tiles and custom LED light boxes.

In constructing this piece, community members from several regions gathered together. From fabricating hand-made mosaics and custom lightboxes to bronze figures. This project utilized traditional Persian mosaic-making techniques and engaged over 50 local professionals and volunteers, fostering a sense of ownership and connection to the artwork.

The Pond is a collaborative project with artist Hamed Rashtian.

Photo credit: Morvarid Mohammadian - Yasaman Baghparvar - Nastaran Safaei - Hamed Rashtian

Year: 2012

Material: Polished stainless steel

Dimension: Vary from 3.2’ X 5’ to 4.2’ X 5.5’

Location: Private collections in Switzerland, France, USA, Iran, UAE, and The Netherlands

Commissioning Body: Ali Tavassoli

This collection features large metal wall portraits covered with carved natural patterns. The patterns were chosen based on the characteristics of the actual models.

The wall fixtures are editioned artworks installed in cafes, restaurants, offices, building lobbies, and private residences.

Photo credit: Siavash Naghshbandi

Model in the cover photo: Shahed Saffari

Year: 2015

Material: Painted aluminum

Dimension: 2.9’ X 7.9’ X 8.9’

Location: DD Art Center, Izad Shahr, Iran

Commissioning Body: DD Center

Nestbird envisions a dynamic form of a singing bird sitting on the edge of a building top. The linear structure of this sculpture creates an impression of a bird’s nest.

Photo credit: Farnaz Rabieijah - Farshid Azimi

Year: 2016

Technique: Graphite on paper

Dimension: Vary from 1.9’ X 2.6’ to 3.3’ X 6.6’

Locations where installed: Canada, France, Switzerland, Iran, & USA

Commissioning Body: Aaran Gallery

This collection includes several incredibly detailed, large-scale hyper-realistic drawings of suspended humans in unknown spaces with the absence of gravity.

Photo credit: Gatha Ziatabari

Year: 2014

Material: Stainless steel & LED

Dimension: 2’’ X 6.5’ X 13.1’

Location: Dijon Restaurant, Tehran, Iran

Commissioning Body: Dijon Restaurant

This artwork is a site-specific wall installation commissioned by Dijon Restaurant. Made of 2418 unique metal-cut pieces Close Your Eyes explores a surreal realm on the narrow line between reality & imagination. Taking advantage of the light conditions in the space, the impression of this piece changes and unfolds throughout the day causing the piece to breathe and come alive.

Close Your Eyes combines mathematics and geometry to create a gateway to functional art. This artwork is an example of how visual design has the potential to enhance interior spaces of commercial, residential, and office environments.

Time-lapse video of the installation

Video credit: Naghmeh Jahani - Nojan Nezam

Photo credit: Shahed Saffari

Year: 2011

Material: Polished steel

Dimension: 13.1’ X 13.1’ X 15.4’

Location: DD residential complex, Izad Shahr, Iran

Commissioning Body: DD Center

Coral draws inspiration from the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Caspian Sea, where it is installed. The fractal geometry and biomorphic formations in living organisms influenced sculpture’s form. By capturing the essence of these ecosystems and the intricate patterns they embody, Coral serves as a reflection on the beauty and resilience of its nearby marine life.

Year: 2014

Material: Plastic car toy

Dimension: 4’’ X 29.1’ X 65.6’

Location: Milad Tower, Tehran, Iran

Commissioning Body: Tehran Beautification Organization

Damavand has the record for the largest interactive art installation in Iran. This community-based public artwork was designed and supervised by Hooman Mehdizadehjafari in response to the request of The Flying Classroom campaign conducted by filmmaker Reza Bahraminejad. 5,200 car toys, hand-painted by children from different cities in Iran, along with the help of community members, were placed next to each other to recreate the form of Mount Damavand.

Mount Damavand is a natural landmark that has a rich history in Persian culture and literature. Due to the thick layer of air pollution created by cars in Tehran, this mountain is hardly visible from the city nowadays. The artwork seeks high attention and investment in protecting the environment.

Video of the installation

Video credit: The Flying Classroom

Photo credit: Mani Lotfizadeh - Khalil Emami

Year: 2016

Material: Color-treated stainless steel & plexiglass

Dimension: 2.5’’ X 5.2’ X 11.5’

Location: Agah head office, Tehran, Iran

Commissioning Body: Agah Research Agency

This wall art installation visually critiques the destructive cycle of consumerism and its devastating effects on our planet. The artwork features a melting world map with human-made shopping objects and discarded plastic waste oozing out like molten lava, symbolizing how our relentless pursuit of material goods is eroding the very foundations of our natural world.

The artwork’s critical concept is a reminder of the urgent need to shift away from unsustainable consumption and towards a more conscious, environmentally responsible lifestyle.

1. Bloom (3 following renderings)

Category: Public art

Status: Awarded

Location: Metrotown, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Installation Date: TBD

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2. Quelled Fury

Category: Public art

Status: Pre-construction engineering

Location: Bates Technical College, Tacoma, WA, USA

Installation Date: Summer 2026

Year: 2009

Material: Black steel

Dimension: 11.8’ X 13.1’ X 25.9’

Location: Shahrak-e-Gharb, Tehran, Iran

Commissioning Body: Tehran Beautification Organization

Thunder draws an abstract impression of a thunder strike. This dynamic piece activates an unnoticed street corner and is designed to deliver an instant message to driving passersby: ‘motion’. Thunder is also closely accessible to pedestrians allowing them to explore the artwork from multiple angles as they walk through or around it.

Photo credit: Hamed Farhangi - Roosmarijn Pallandt