As an accomplished photographer, Hesam Rezaei has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Iran and Canada. He has also received several awards, including the Grand Prize in the Innovation Untold Student Video and Storytelling Contest in 2020, and the Photo Contest Award from the Graduate Students' Association at the University of Calgary in the same year.
Hesam Rezaei's interest in photography began at an early age, and he has spent years refining his passion. For him, photography is not just about capturing images but also about exploring the world around us and gaining a deeper understanding of our environment. He has a unique perspective on photography, seeing it as a means of expression that can be used to convey emotions, ideas, and concepts.
Hesam Rezaei's approach to photography is heavily influenced by his background in English literature. He sees the art of photography as a kind of poetry, a form of storytelling that allows him to convey his message in a way that is both beautiful and meaningful.
In addition to his work as a photographer, Hesam Rezaei is also an accomplished art instructor. He has taught photography courses at the University of Calgary, as well as at the Tehran Institute of Technology in Iran. He has also established a photography institution in his hometown of Bandar-Abbas, where he teaches photography and curates student works.
As an art instructor, Hesam Rezaei believes in the power of art to transform lives. He is passionate about helping others discover their own creative potential and encouraging them to explore their artistic passions. He is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage his students, and he is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Hesam Rezaei's commitment to his passion for photography are evident in his work. His photographs are powerful, evocative, and thought-provoking, and they capture the essence of the world around us in a way that is truly inspiring. Whether he is capturing regular cityscape or exploring the complexities of human thoughts, Hesam Rezaei's work is a testament to the power of art to transform and inspire us all.
Hesam Rezaei's interest in photography began at an early age, and he has spent years refining his passion. For him, photography is not just about capturing images but also about exploring the world around us and gaining a deeper understanding of our environment. He has a unique perspective on photography, seeing it as a means of expression that can be used to convey emotions, ideas, and concepts.
Hesam Rezaei's approach to photography is heavily influenced by his background in English literature. He sees the art of photography as a kind of poetry, a form of storytelling that allows him to convey his message in a way that is both beautiful and meaningful.
In addition to his work as a photographer, Hesam Rezaei is also an accomplished art instructor. He has taught photography courses at the University of Calgary, as well as at the Tehran Institute of Technology in Iran. He has also established a photography institution in his hometown of Bandar-Abbas, where he teaches photography and curates student works.
As an art instructor, Hesam Rezaei believes in the power of art to transform lives. He is passionate about helping others discover their own creative potential and encouraging them to explore their artistic passions. He is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage his students, and he is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Hesam Rezaei's commitment to his passion for photography are evident in his work. His photographs are powerful, evocative, and thought-provoking, and they capture the essence of the world around us in a way that is truly inspiring. Whether he is capturing regular cityscape or exploring the complexities of human thoughts, Hesam Rezaei's work is a testament to the power of art to transform and inspire us all.
EDUCATION
MFA Student (2019-2021)
University of Calgary, Canada
M.A. in Photography (2009-2012)
University of Art, Tehran, Iran
B.A. in English Literature (2005-2009)
University of Sistan And Baluchistan, Zahedan, Iran
Certificates and diploma
Greek and Roman Mythology, online course on Coursera, University of Pennsylvania, 2012
Executive Management Studies, European Center for Advanced International Studies, Paris 2014
Selected Exhibitions
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- All is Water, The Alberta Society of Artists Gallery, Calgary, Alberta, 2022 (Installation)
- Nexus of Views, Nickle Galleries, Calgary, 2021 (Installation)
- I want to know you, Calgary, 2021 (Digital interactive exhibition)
- Floating Between Truth and Fiction, Calgary, 2020 (Digital interactive exhibition)
- I know you, Calgary, 2020 (Digital interactive exhibition)
- Winter, Campus of University of Calgary, 2020 (Temporary Installation Art)
- The Home Inside, Contemporary Calgary, Calgary, 2019-2020 (Participatory Pedagogic Art Project)
- There would be a city over the seas, Jazebeh Café, 2019 (curating a group exhibition)
- The Sea Inside, Garmsari Gallery, Bandar-Abbas, 2018 (collaboration with Ghaffar Shokooh)
- Home, Garmsari Gallery, Bandar-Abbas, 2016 (curating a group exhibition)
- From Caspian to Persian Gulf, Tehran, 2012 (Group Exhibition and photo book)
- City in photo frame, Mellat Pardis Gallry, Tehran 2012 (Group Exhibition and photo book)
- Mahan, Art Gallery of University of Art, Tehran, 2012 (solo exhibition)
Talks, lectures and Workshops
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- Speech on Importance of art in cultural communications, Beijing, China, 2018
- A two day workshop with Siamack Hajimohammad on place of photography in contemporary art, Hormozgan photographer Assosiation, Bandar Abbass, Iran, 2018
- Speech on Literature and photography, Bandar Abbass, Iran, 2018
- Talk about contemporary documentary photography, Mostanad Chanel, IRIB TV, 2017
- Old mythology in contemporary Art, Talk show, Bandar Abbass, Iran, 2016
- Individual lecture on contemporary photojournalism in Iran, Department of Environment Hormozgan Provincial Directorate, Bandar Abbas, 2015
- Talk on contemporary feminism photography in Iran with Hadi Azari, Iranian Youth Cinema society, Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, 2014
- Seminar on Fine Art Photography Tehran, 2012
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