I'm Sara Ghalandari, an Iranian-Austrian artist born in 1987. My artistic passion lies in exploring human relationships within space and the reuse of materials. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Textile Art from Tehran Art University and pursued a Master's degree in Site-Specific Art from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
As an artist, I draw inspiration from mythology, symbols, and the unconscious mind, and I have a worldview that centers around accepting temporality and imperfection. My ultimate goal is to create a new symbol system with broad human relevance in my artwork.
Currently, I reside in Vienna, where I work as a freelance artist. In 2022, I was honored to receive the Vanessa Preger McGillivray Award from the University of Applied Arts and the City of Vienna for my Diploma Project. Additionally, I have been awarded a Working Grant from the same institution and city for the 2022-2023 academic year to continue pursuing my artistic endeavors.
Education
Diploma in Fine Arts / Site-specific Arts, University of Applied Arts Vienna
2022
BA of Textile, Tehran Art University, Tehran
2006-2010
Diplom of Interior design, Tehran Computer and Science College, Tehran
2013-2014
Exhibition
Group Exhibition, Approximating, AG18 Gallery, Vienna
2022
Group Exhibition of the GAL, NORM-AL, Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna 2021 In der Feldforschung (1), Selected Foto Wien, 2021
The 8th Tehran National Sculpture Biennial
2020
Group exhibition, Hospitality, Hinterland Gallery, Vienna
2020
Group Exhibition, Gespaltene Welt - Tod und Leben, Das Praxis Kollektiv Wollzeile, Vienna, 2020
Solo Exhibition, Installation, Porgy and Bess, Vienna February 2020
Group Exhibition Finissage, Installation, Site-specific art Gallery, Vienna, 2019
The Angewandte Festival, Installation, University of Applied Arts, Vienna, 2019
The Essence 18 sculpture University of Applied Arts, Vienna, 2018
Group Exhibition Hands-on Trans art department University of Applied Arts, Vienna, 2017
Felt design International exhibition of Handicraft, Tehran, Iran, 2014-2015
Group Exhibition Mehrin Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 2013
Solo Exhibition, Handicraft, Arte Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2012