Maryam Keshmiri
EUGENE,OR
Summary
Innovative fine artist dedicated to creating concept-driven works that challenge conventional notions of beauty and meaning. Drawing inspiration from nature, daily life, and personal experiences fosters reflection and dialogue through artistic practice. Passionate about pushing boundaries and exploring new creative perspectives, each piece invites viewers to engage with and reconsider their understanding of the world.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant-Donald Morgan
University of Oregon
09.2025 - Current
- Solo Lab Instructor
- ART 115 + Lab > Introduces interdisciplinary media processes, critical theory, formal communication design, color theory, skills in objective evaluation and critique, and how materials, processes, and context establish meaning.
Summer Camp Instructor Assistant
JSMA Museum
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to camp culture by actively participating in staff meetings and events, fostering camaraderie among team members for a positive work environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Solo Lab Instructor-Jack Rayan
University of Oregon
04.2025 - 06.2025
ART 116 Core Interdisciplinary Lab>Rigorous studio projects in the core studio sequence stressing interdisciplinary media transitions and the interrelatedness of conceptual and formal concerns.
Solo Lab Instructor-Donald Morgan
University of Oregon
01.2024 - 03.2025
ART 115 + Lab > Introduces interdisciplinary media processes, critical theory, formal communication design, color theory, skills in objective evaluation and critique, and how materials, processes, and context establish meaning.
Summer Camp Instructor Assistant
JSMA museum
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant- Agnese Cebere
University of Oregon
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Art History
- ART 101 Understand Contemp Art >Examine contemporary art concepts, approaches and themes. Understand how to interpret contemporary artwork and contextualize arts’ relationship to culture, society and life today.
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Molding Methods
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Materials and Manufacturing Methods
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Papier Mache
Workshop Instructor
Mahdavi Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Yalda Festival
Workshop Instructor
Shamsai Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Molding and Pottery
Sculptor
The First Wood Symposium
01.2013 - 01.2013
Sculptor assistant
The Second Stone Symposium
01.2012 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Installation- Sculpture
University of Oregon
Oregon, Eugene06-2026
Bachelor of Sculpture - undefined
Tehran University of Art
01.2015
Diploma in Graphic Design - undefined
Art School of Karaj
01.2010
Websites
LANGUAGES
English: C1 (TOEFL Certified)
Persian: Native
Awards
- David McCosh Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts
Award Amount ($190)
- Robert C. and Jane A. Gehring Scholarship Fund
Award Amount ($2,000)
- Virginia Green and Leila Johnston Endowment Fund
Award Amount ($2,100)
- GTFF scholarship(700$)summer 2025
- GTFF scholarship(500$)summer 2025
- Graduate Research Forum May 8, 2025 Ford Alumni Center
- Jan Zach Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts (4041$), Spring 2024
- Virginia Green and Leila Johnston Endowment Fund (3000$), Spring 2024
- GTFF Scholarship (450$), Summer 2024
- GTFF Scholarship (700$), Summer 2024
- Iranian University entrance exam for under-graduate studies, 2010,
- Medalist in multiple national swimming competitions
- Member of Nature schools since 2020
- Member of Society of Students Against Poverty since 2014
EXHIBITION
- Solo exhibition in Washburn gallery , Oregon, United States, fall 2024
- Foundry group exhibition, Oregon, United States, fall 2024
- Second year exhibition in LVK gallery, Oregon, United States, fall 2024
- First year exhibition in LVK gallery,Oregon, United States, spring 2024
- Group exhibition in Franconia gallery, Pennsylvania, United States, spring 2024
- Group exhibition in independent artistic space, Tehran, Iran, 2021
- Group exhibition in independent artistic space, Tehran, Iran, 2020
- Group exhibition in independent artistic space, Tehran, Iran, 2019
- The 7th Tehran national sculpture biennial, Tehran, Iran, 2017
- Flatland project in Shirin Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2017
- Versus visual art exhibition in Niavaran cultural center, Tehran, Iran, 2016
- Group exhibition in Niavaran cultural center, Tehran, Iran, 2015
- Group exhibition in Igrec Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2013
- Group exhibition in Igrec Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2012
- Group exhibition Supporting from JAPAN the Iranian artists forum, Tehran, Iran, 2011
ARTWORK PRINTED
- The book “The 7th Tehran national sculpture biennial”, 2017
- The book “four years four projects” Urban arthouse, 2017
- The book “Iran: Iranomutomorphosis.net/ Contemporary artists from Iran”
Timeline
Teacher Assistant-Donald Morgan
University of Oregon
09.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Instructor Assistant
JSMA Museum
07.2025 - 08.2025
Solo Lab Instructor-Jack Rayan
University of Oregon
04.2025 - 06.2025
Summer Camp Instructor Assistant
JSMA museum
06.2024 - 08.2024
Solo Lab Instructor-Donald Morgan
University of Oregon
01.2024 - 03.2025
Teacher Assistant- Agnese Cebere
University of Oregon
09.2023 - 12.2023
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2020 - 01.2023
Workshop Instructor
Mahdavi Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2017
Workshop Instructor
Shamsai Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2017
Workshop Instructor
Private Studio
01.2016 - 01.2023
Sculptor
The First Wood Symposium
01.2013 - 01.2013
Sculptor assistant
The Second Stone Symposium
01.2012 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Sculpture - undefined
Tehran University of Art
Diploma in Graphic Design - undefined
Art School of Karaj
Master of Fine Arts - Installation- Sculpture
University of Oregon