Shahrzad Salehi, born in 1993 is an Iranian painter and illustrator with an international artistic career. Her practice centers on visual storytelling, exploring intimate, cultural, and emotional narratives through painting and illustration, and developing a distinctive and deeply personal visual language.
Through her work, she reflects elements of her cultural heritage and personal background, using painting as a means to communicate stories, evocative images, and powerful messages to a global audience.
She has participated in both solo and group exhibitions in various countries, presenting her work in cultural and artistic spaces across Spain, Iran, the United States, and other international contexts. Her work has received several awards and recognitions in international art and illustration competitions.
Alongside her artistic practice, she has professional experience in editorial illustration, graphic design, and motion design, which further enrich her narrative and visual approach. Her multicultural background strongly influences her work, enabling her to create images that connect stories, cultures, and emotions.