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Hoda Zarbaf | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 July 1982 |
| Died | 29 November 2020 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | multimedia art |
Hoda Zarbaf (July 14, 1982 - November 29, 2020) was an Iranian-Canadian multimedia artist known for her extensive body of work encompassing multimedia sculptures, compositions, videos, and installations. She made significant contributions to the field of contemporary art during her career, leaving a lasting legacy within the art world.[1]
Early life and education
editZarbaf's birth took place in Tehran, Iran, and she was born to parents Mitra Panbehchi and Aliakbar Zarbaf.[1][2][3]
Career
editWorking within her studios in Tehran and Toronto, Hoda Zarbaf demonstrated a distinctive artistic approach. She skillfully composed, reshaped, and hand-stitched a wide array of objects, including found knick-knacks, recycled clothing, abandoned furniture, and stuffed dolls, often sourced from diverse global artifacts. Notably, she incorporated video, sound, and lighting seamlessly into her sculptures. Zarbaf's art transcended conventional boundaries, with industrial wheels carrying boxes of stuffed dolls or soft forms meticulously stitched around old monitors, sometimes revealing human hair or cast limbs. She championed sustainability by using recycled materials and honored traditional folk practices, such as stitching and patching, in her earlier works.[1][4]
Hoda Zarbaf's artistic career was marked by innovation and a blending of contemporary and traditional elements in her creations. She showcased a diverse array of sculptures, site-specific videos, and large-scale installations in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the Middle East, North America, and Europe. Her works were featured in galleries in cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, New York, and Vancouver, as well as prestigious institutions like Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Additionally, Zarbaf participated in events such as Sculpting New Reads, an annual installation art program hosted by The Word On The Street Toronto. Her work was also referenced in a dissertation by Sanam Samanian, titled 'Beyond Exhibitions.[5] Hoda Zarbaf's work attracted attention from a range of media outlets, both local and international, including the BBC, BBC Persia,[6] CBC, The Guardian,[7] Hi-fructose Magazine, Voice of America, and Al Sharq.[1]
Recognition
editPersonal life
editZarbaf maintained her artistic base in both Toronto and Tehran. Regrettably, she passed away peacefully at her residence on November 29, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of her final solo exhibition, which she aptly titled "Honey, I am home!"[1]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "CV". Hoda Zarbaf's Website.
- ^ "Toronto, ON, Canada fine artist Hoda Zarbaf #artistaday". ArtistADay.com. November 11, 2014.
- ^ "Iran X Cuba" (PDF). Publisher's Website.
- ^ Humbert, Mirko (December 29, 2014). "Recycled textiles sculptures by Hoda Zarbaf". Designer Daily: Graphic and Web Design Blog.
- ^ "Beyond exhibitions" (PDF). Open Research at OCAD University.
- ^ "نیویورک، میزبان نمایشگاه مشترک هنرمندان ایرانی و کوبایی". BBC News فارسی. May 8, 2016.
- ^ Geist, Dan (May 10, 2016). "In from the cold: Iran x Cuba – review". The Guardian.
- ^ "2016-2017 OAC GRANTS LISTING" (PDF). Ontario Arts Council.
- ^ "2016-TAC-Annual-Report" (PDF). Toronto Arts Foundation.
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