Manzar

Drawing, Multidisciplinary, Multidisciplinary Art, Painting, Sculpture / Installation, Visual / Media

Simplicity and complexity, form and formlessness, unity and separation, existence and nonexistence. Being inspired by spirituality, science, literature, psychology, philosophy, music and other aspects of eastern and western culture, examining life and its essence on both sides of the spectrum through series or works, expressing thoughts and feelings on human experience of love, separation, unity, endurance, longing and finally the triumph of human unified soul, embracing and achieving authentic self. The power of presence, unity, peace and loving consciousness.

About the Artist

Manzar was born in Tehran, Iran and has studied art and music. Her work has been exhibited throughout the country and around the world.  Manzar served as chair of the Multicultural Outreach Program of the Maryland State Arts Council, and has been a consultant for the Baltimore mayor's office of art and culture.  She is founder of IMA of America, an international multi-disciplinary artist organization.  Manzar's permanent collection is housed at the Watermark Gallery in Baltimore's Inner Harbor where she conducts workshops on art, creativity and wellness as well as hosting community events.  Her works are also in collections of various government, private, and humanitarian agencies.  She has a BFA from Morgan State University and MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art / Morgan University.

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