Samineh Amel Sayyah (b. 1983, Tehran) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, installation, fashion design, photography, and digital art. Rooted in a lifelong devotion to creativity, her work is a powerful testament to transformation—of self, form, and perception. Educated in graphic design at the conservatory and painting at university, Sayyah's early artistic journey was shaped by technical rigor and a restless desire to explore beyond conventional boundaries. Emerging from a period of personal upheaval with renewed artistic purpose, Sayyah redefined her practice by embracing multiplicity—blending traditional techniques with contemporary media, and personal narrative with universal symbolism. Her portraits are not merely likenesses, but shifting reflections of inner states and collective memory. Faces dissolve into one another, space fractures and reforms, and the canvas becomes a living field of emotion, rhythm, and thought. Throughout her evolution as an artist, Sayyah has remained committed to amplifying women's voices and challenging static notions of identity. Her installations create immersive worlds, where materials and memories are interwoven into intimate, often tactile, experiences. Whether working on canvas or in space, her art is a form of visual storytelling that resists fixed interpretations, inviting viewers into a dialogue with the unseen and the unknown. Her work has been exhibited internationally in Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, the UAE, and the United States. As she continues to develop a singular visual language that fuses her diverse experiences, Sayyah is not just producing art—she is building bridges between the internal and external, the fragmented and whole, the seen and the imagined.
Achievements of Samineh Amel Sayyah
Educational Background & Early Recognition
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Studied Graphic Design at the Conservatory and Painting at university in Tehran, where her serious engagement with fine art began.
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Winner of a national poster design competition during her early artistic education, a turning point that solidified her lifelong commitment to the arts.
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Taught art professionally, nurturing emerging talents and deepening her own practice through education.
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Multidisciplinary Artistic Journey
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Expanded her artistic scope into fashion design, sewing, photography, and digital art, creating a holistic and innovative visual language.
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Currently focused on pioneering a new artistic movement, synthesizing her diverse skills and experiences across mediums and disciplines.
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Developed signature sculptural and photographic works, including:
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Revival of the Brush – a sculpture exploring the transformation and resilience of creativity.
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A conceptual photograph featuring her fingerprints, emphasizing the power of identity and individual presence in the digital age.
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Engages critically with the role of artificial intelligence, asserting that it should serve as an organic extension of human creativity and consciousness.
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Notable International Exhibitions
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2024 – Westbeth Gallery, USA
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2024 – Galeri Arts
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2024 – Izmir, Turkey
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2023 – Kuvik Gallery
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2023 – Bagallery, Iran
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2022 – Contemporary Art Gallery Online
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2022 – The Holy Art, Greece
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2022 – D77d Museum, Italy
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2022 – FIMAC 22, Italy
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2022 – Palazzo Bonin Longare Vicenza, D77d Museum, Italy
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2022 – International Studio of Art and Galleries, Dubai, UAE
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2020 – Luna Gallery, Turkey
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2016 – Shahrava Gallery, Tehran, Iran
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2015 – Sobhan Gallery, Tehran, Iran
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2004 – Honar Gallery, Tehran, Iran
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2004 – Elahe Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Collaborations & Recognitions with Sfumato
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Featured Artist on Sfumato Art Creatives
Profiled with a dedicated artist page showcasing selected works and her creative philosophy. -
Publication in Sfumato Online Magazine – Issue No. 1 & 2
Participated in the inaugural issue, contributing artwork and artistic insight to a global audience. -
Honorable Mention – 2nd Annual Sfumato Art Competition: Metamorphosis
Recognized for her outstanding creative approach and conceptual depth in this international competition.
Artistic Philosophy & Impact
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Advocates for resilience, transformation, and self-reinvention through art.
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Sees art as a journey, not just a finished product, emphasizing authenticity over commercial trends.
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Dedicated to highlighting women's voices and personal narratives within broader cultural and historical contexts.
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Continues to inspire audiences with works that transcend medium and category—bridging the realms of tradition, identity, technology, and emotion.
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