Shahpour Pouyan

Born in Iran, in 1979, Shahpour Pouyan has an MFA in Integrated Practices and New Forms at Pratt Institute, New York, and has an MFA in Painting from the Tehran University of Art. He currently lives and works in New York. He previously studied Neoplatonic Philosophy at the Iranian Institute of Philosophy and received a diploma in Math and Physics from Elmieh School, Tehran. Between 2007 and 2009 he taught art history and the history of Persian Architecture at Science and Culture University, Tehran. His work spans multiple media, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics, guiding viewers to delve into themes such as history, power, and war, while also focusing on urgent global issues.

Pouyan’s work is notable for its virtuosity and innovative use of ceramics. His meticulous craftsmanship, the result of extensive experimentation and in-depth research on material, form, and color, makes each piece a visual delight. Pouyan seeks to breathe new life into historic elements within the contemporary ceramic world. For example, the glazed drips and stains featured in his work are inspired by techniques and styles prevalent in 12th-century Kashan, Iran.