Mahsa Ebrahimi
With over thirty years of experience in miniature painting, painting, and illustration, Mahsa Ebrahimi began her artistic journey in her youth, specializing in traditional styles from ancient schools of Persian miniature painting. Her dedication to the craft earned her a prestigious diploma in the field.
Mahsa holds a professional diploma from Bologna, Italy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, along with a Master’s degree in Illustration from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran.
She has participated in several group exhibitions both domestically and internationally, including the Hans Christian Andersen Commemoration at the House of Artists in 2005, a miniature painting exhibition at the Bahman Cultural Center in 1993, and an illustration exhibition at the Andisheh Cultural Center in 2001. Additionally, Mahsa has showcased her work in multiple exhibitions in Italy and participated in the Noma Japan and Bologna, Italy competitions.
Sarbazan
Sarbazan (Soldiers) is a contemporary reinterpretation of the early Herat school of Persian miniature painting, which flourished during the reign of Shahrukh Timurid and Baysunghur Bahadur Khan—an era that produced masterpieces such as the Shahnameh of Baysunghur. While rooted in the stylistic elegance of this classical tradition, the artwork introduces a more abstract, introspective approach. It is entirely imagined rather than copied, emphasizing personal vision and creative reinterpretation.
To evoke the tactile and visual essence of ancient manuscripts, the piece is painted on cream-toned paper and intentionally shaped with irregular, torn-like edges. These distressed borders are not merely aesthetic choices—they are integral to the artwork’s concept, aiming to recreate the feeling of timeworn pages and fragmented history. The result is a richly layered work that bridges historical reverence with a contemporary artistic voice.
