Rasoul Moarek Nejad
Born in 1968, Isfahan, IRAN
Fin Art MA, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran
Rasoul Moarek Nejad: A Contemporary Iranian Artist
Rasoul Moarek Nejad is a contemporary Iranian artist whose work spans painting, video art, and writing. His art is known for its simplicity and philosophical depth, often addressing abstract concepts related to existence, time, and identity.
Moarek Nejad’s Art:
Philosophical Engagement: Moarek Nejad tackles fundamental questions about existence, time, and reality, translating these philosophical inquiries into a visual language.
Social Critique: Some of his works reflect on issues such as war, migration, and inequality, providing a visual critique of contemporary global challenges.
Multimedia Approach: His diverse techniques, including painting and video art, allow him to communicate his ideas through various artistic mediums.
Recurring Themes:
Women and Identity: Women in his work often symbolize nature and identity, reflecting on feminine roles in society.
Time and Memory: Time and memory are recurring themes, often represented through repetitive imagery and slow motion.
While Moarek Nejad’s work appeals to a specific audience drawn to philosophical and abstract art, its impact is profound. His art fosters a space for contemplation and encourages viewers to reflect on their own place in the world.
Artistic Journey:
Moarek Nejad began his artistic career as a video artist and became a member of the Isfahan Filmmakers Association. He started painting professionally in 1989 and has published 10 books alongside his artwork. His first video art piece, Creation (1994), marked the start of his long-standing engagement with video art.
Exhibitions
Individually
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, 2003
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, ( Video Art) 2005
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, (Painting & Video Art) 2008
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, (Painting & Video Art) 2012
Apadana Gallery, video art( video performance and installition) 2013
Group exhibition
BOTANICAL- Group video art exhibition, Tehran, IRAN, Vista art gallery 2017
Korean Nature Artist’ Association – YATOO (Water), Geumgang Nature Art Biennale 2016
International Association of Plastic Arts Italy is the sole representative in Italy of IAA(AIAPI UNESCO PARTNER),2016
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN,(Travelogue of Isfahan) 2016
aknoon gallery, video performance and installition, (curated by Samira Hashemi and Mona Aghababaei),2015
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, 2015
Khaju Bridge (Persian: Pol-e Khāju), Isfahan, IRAN, (Water: Video Art), 2014
Ali gholi aghs( bath house museum ), Isfahan, IRAN, (Water: Video Art), 2014
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, (Video Art), 2013
Iranian Artist’s Forum, The review of a decade of video art in iran, tehran, (Video Art), 2013
South Korea:(Curators: Atefeh Khas & Fereshteh Alamshah) :2013
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN, (Video Art), 2012
Contemporary Arts Museum, Isfahan, IRAN,Without Border 2. (curated by Neda Darzi). (Video Art), 2010
(Athens Video Art Catalogue 2010) Athens Video Art Festival, GREECE, 2010
2nd Iranian University Students Exhibition, Arak, IRAN, 1994.Awarded
3rd Biennale of Iranian Painting, Contemporary Arts Museum, Tehran, IRAN, 1995
Dialogue Among Civilization, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Isfahan, IRAN, 1999
3rd Annual Exhibition of Contemporary artist, Isfahan, IRAN, 2003
Visual Art of the Artists of Isfahan, Bahman Gallery, Tehran, IRAN, 2004
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