An interdisciplinary artist and educator specializing in ceramics, Azadeh Mehryar combines wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. She juxtaposes influences from historical Persian art and architecture with contemporary themes to explore cultural hybridity and reflect her diasporic experience. Through texture, form, and surface, she creates pieces that bridge cultures, inviting dialogue around identity, memory, and belonging.
Originally a web developer, Azadeh transitioned to the arts in 2018 after enrolling at Langara College, where she discovered a deep passion for working with clay. This enthusiasm led her to pursue further studies at Emily Carr University, where she earned her BFA with honors in 2023. Upon graduation, she received the Governor General’s Silver Medal for academic excellence and an honorable mention for the Landon Mackenzie Graduation Award in Visual Arts. She was also awarded scholarships from the Northwest Ceramics Foundation and Brissenden in 2021, and received the Carole Badgley Emerging Artist Award in 2025.
Azadeh has participated in ceramic residencies at the Shadbolt Centre, Medalta, and PoMoArts, and has exhibited her work in galleries across Metro Vancouver. Her practice continues to evolve through experimentation and research, often drawing inspiration from architecture, cultural and social symbolism, and personal narrative.
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Azadeh Mehryar
Azadeh Mehryar, Where The Shell Is Still Learning Its Shape