Rouhollah Shamshizadeh Maleki is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher born in 1978 in Iran, Malekan. He holds a Ph.D. in Art Research and an M.A. in Painting from the University of Tehran, as well as a B.A. in Sculpture from the Tehran University of Art. His fourth solo exhibition, titled “Speaking with Twenty Mouths,” was held at Aria Gallery in February 2023.
Shamshizadeh’s background in sculpture has provided him with the ability to utilize the formal capabilities of material, geometry, and construction. His recent body of work has been shaped by his attention to inter-media relationships and conceptual components, drawing on contemporary approaches to the creative process.
In the two series “Content Display Device” and “64 (Hexagon),” Shamshizadeh’s focus extends beyond the artisanal aspects of material construction and control to challenge the narrative-based performative aspects of the artwork, transforming them into volumetric propositions.
In addition to his participation in national and international exhibitions and events, Shamshizadeh has experience teaching and exhibiting at art centers and universities such as the Sculpture Department of Tehran University of Art and the specialized classes of Aria Academy. He has also served as a member of the selection and jury committee for various art events, as well as a member of the board of directors and secretary of the 10th Iranian Sculptors Association and president of the 12th board of directors of this association.
