About the Artist
Behnoosh started sketching and painting in her childhood, learning from well reputed artists in Shiraz, Iran. In 1993 she moved to Germany, where she continued to paint while studying Naturopathy and, later, interior architecture.
In 2007 she moved to the UAE, where she established her own interior design studio. Then , her path took a turn when she volunteered at Mawaheb art school for people of determination. This experience reignited her passion for fine art.
Behnoosh feels connected to her art with her whole being. The idea comes from deep within and it embraces profound values. She believes that human beings are the manifestation of the characteristics of divinity on Earth, and her art represents this belief. Each piece in its own simplicity tells a story about us and our connection with the universe. She draws inspiration from ancient literature, Rumi’s poems, spirituality, and personal interactions.
Bio
Born in 1971 – Nationality Iranian/German
Languages – German, English, Farsi
Education
Feb- April 2022 Enrolling in Samt Alternative Art program- Online education
Nov 2021- Jan 2022 Enrolled in Solo Art Residency at Tashkeel villa in Al Fahidi district
2021 March Enrolled in Heart of The Brush- Chinese calligraphy online course with calligraphy master KAZUAKI TANAHASI in Pranja studio/ New York
Nov.2020- Nov 2021 Enrolled in Chinese Brush Painting course at London Art College.
May 2019- May 2021 Enrolled in the Art Of Persuasive Writing And Public Speaking online course at Harvard University
2018-Silk Screen Printing workshop
2018-2021 Art practice- member at Tashkeel Art Hub
2009- 2018 Founded Bennyfeiz Interior Design Studio
2003-2007 BTEC Professional Diploma Interior design
1999-2003 Opened my own naturopathy praxis and worked in Stuttgart/ Germany
1997-1999 Worked at naturopathy praxis Tomas Dittrich in Frankfurt
1993-1997 HHSH School for Naturopathy- Hochheim/ Germany
1993-1994 German language school in Bremen
1990-1993 Painting and drawing- private courses with reputed artists in Shiraz- Iran
1978-1990 School education in Iran
EXHIBITIONS
Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 “Mapping the Mind” at XVA Gallery – duo show with Shahram Karimi
Jun-Sep 2024 Group Show at Tashkeel Art Gallery in Alserkal Avenue
Jan- Feb 2024 Art Residency at Arteles / Finland
Jun-Sep 2023 Group Show at Tashkeel Art Gallery in Alserkal Avenue
Feb-Mar 2022 Group Exhibition at Tashkeel in Al Sheba
Jan- Feb 2022 Solo Art Residency at XVA Hotel Art Gallery
Nov-Dec 2021 Solo Art Residency at Tashkeel villa in al Fahidi
July -September 2021 Group Exhibition at XVA Hotel Art Gallery
July – September 2021 Group Exhibition at Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba
March 2019- Group exhibition/ Plastic at Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba
Sep- Nov 2019- Solo Exhibition at XVA Hotel Art Gallery
June 2019- Group exhibition at Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba
April 2019- Group exhibition at Tashkeel Al Fahidi
March 2019- Group exhibition at Tashkeel Meydan
March 2019- Group exhibition at One and Only Hotel
Publications
July 2024 – In Architectural Digest / Middle East about artwork “What do you see in this mirror”
July 2024 – In national newspaper about Der Mensch Series
August 2020 – In the Gulf News about artwork “Liberation”
June 2019- In ‘The National’ UAE
‘Gulf’ newspaper- August 19th, 2019, about the artwork “Liberation” September 29th, 2019, about the artwork ‘Wanderer’
September 2019- Interview and publication in ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ Arabia in connection with the Solo show “All About Us”
June 2019- In ‘The National’ newspaper about artwork “Liberation”