Elnaz is an interdisciplinary artist with of experience and a profound passion for the visual arts. Her journey began as an illustrator and graphic designer in Iran, where she worked with talented artists and art directors on a wide range of projects, including graphic illustrations, social media content, children’s books, and character animations. Through these collaborations, she honed her expertise in both digital and hand-drawn techniques, developing a unique artistic style that blends traditional and contemporary approaches. Elnaz’s artistic focus lies in visual art development and painting, driven by a commitment to advancing the field through her creative practice and scholarly research. Her research interests include art feminism and the work of activist artists, with a particular emphasis on amplifying the voices of female artists who challenge societal norms and stereotypes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
2024 Illustrator & Visual Artist Development, National Swine Research Center, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2023-2024 Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Department of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2022-2023 Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Department of English, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2020-2021 Character Designer & Illustrator, Meda Organic Honey, Tehran, Iran.
2019-2020 Senior Graphic Illustrator, Roshd Industrial Company, Tehran, Iran.
2016-2017 Character Designer & Illustrator, Fooka Studio, Tehran, Iran.
2015-2016 Freelance Children Book Designer, Kanoon Parvaresh, Tehran, Iran.
Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Tanzip Sports Team, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Fix-v Products, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Part Financial Organization, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Avian Kids, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Zabanshenas, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Tatipatikids, Tehran, Iran.
Graphic Designer
2017-2019 Senior Graphic Designer, VIP Flower Design, Tehran, Iran.
2015-2016 Graphic Designer, Café Bazar (Avaye Houshamnd Hezardastan), Tehran, Iran.
Coordinator Assistant
2022-2023 Coordinator Assistant, Memorial Union Gallery, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
2024 Illustrator & Visual Artist Development, National Swine Research Center, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2023-2024 Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Department of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2022-2023 Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Department of English, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2020-2021 Character Designer & Illustrator, Meda Organic Honey, Tehran, Iran.
2019-2020 Senior Graphic Illustrator, Roshd Industrial Company, Tehran, Iran.
2016-2017 Character Designer & Illustrator, Fooka Studio, Tehran, Iran.
2015-2016 Freelance Children Book Designer, Kanoon Parvaresh, Tehran, Iran.
Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Tanzip Sports Team, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Fix-v Products, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Part Financial Organization, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Avian Kids, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Zabanshenas, Tehran, Iran.
2021-2022 Freelance Character Designer & Illustrator, Tatipatikids, Tehran, Iran.
Graphic Designer
2017-2019 Senior Graphic Designer, VIP Flower Design, Tehran, Iran.
2015-2016 Graphic Designer, Café Bazar (Avaye Houshamnd Hezardastan), Tehran, Iran.
Coordinator Assistant
2022-2023 Coordinator Assistant, Memorial Union Gallery, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Exhibition
2024 Artist in Creativity, Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
2024 University of Mississippi National Juried Show, Art & Art History Department
University
2024 Art-Collide's "Open Theme”, Online Exhibition
2024 Iowa State University MFA Exhibition, Octagon Center of Art, Ames, Iowa.
2023 MFA Exhibition, Gallery 181, Department of Art and Visual Culture, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
2022 MFA Exhibition, Gallery 181, Department of Art and Visual Culture, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2020 Group Student Advance Illustration Show, Inverse School, Tehran, Iran.
2019 Tehran Locals Art Festival, Day After Tomorrow, Hoor Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2017 Participant, Tasivr Festival Competition, Dreams, Tehran, Iran.
2017 Tehran Poster Design, an Annual Festival, Water is Life, Tehran, Iran,
2016 Group Illustration, Hand’s Story, Hoor Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2015 FAJR Illustration Festival, My country, Tehran, Iran.
2014 Group Undergrad Photography Exhibition, Rhythm, and Color, Negarkhaneh Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
2013 BFA Exhibition, Negarkhaneh Tehran, University of Fine Art, Tehran, Iran.
2024 Artist in Creativity, Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
2024 University of Mississippi National Juried Show, Art & Art History Department
University
2024 Art-Collide's "Open Theme”, Online Exhibition
2024 Iowa State University MFA Exhibition, Octagon Center of Art, Ames, Iowa.
2023 MFA Exhibition, Gallery 181, Department of Art and Visual Culture, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
2022 MFA Exhibition, Gallery 181, Department of Art and Visual Culture, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
2020 Group Student Advance Illustration Show, Inverse School, Tehran, Iran.
2019 Tehran Locals Art Festival, Day After Tomorrow, Hoor Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2017 Participant, Tasivr Festival Competition, Dreams, Tehran, Iran.
2017 Tehran Poster Design, an Annual Festival, Water is Life, Tehran, Iran,
2016 Group Illustration, Hand’s Story, Hoor Gallery, Tehran, Iran.
2015 FAJR Illustration Festival, My country, Tehran, Iran.
2014 Group Undergrad Photography Exhibition, Rhythm, and Color, Negarkhaneh Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
2013 BFA Exhibition, Negarkhaneh Tehran, University of Fine Art, Tehran, Iran.