Sahand Hesamiyan
Born in Tehran, Iran 1977. Lives and works in Tehran. He holds a Bachelor of Sculpture and his works are primarily interactive. They are derived from Islamic/Iranian architecture, and in many occasions this intense relationship goes beyond the mere reflection and repetition of the forms and influences the titles of the pieces. His work has been shown in solo exhibitions as "Majaz", BLOK Art Space, Istanbul (2017); "Frame Reference", Dastan Outside the Basement, Tehran (2015); "Tavizeh", Dastan’s Basement, Tehran (2015); "Khalvat", The Third Line, Dubai (2014); "Sulook", The Third Line, Dubai (2013); "Memory Lives On", Aun Gallery, Tehran (2011); "Do You See Me!", Ave Gallery, Tehran (2008). He has taken part in numerous international group shows as “Beyond Boundaries: Art By Email”, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, London (2017); Culture City of East Asia, Nara, Japan (2016); Jameel Prize 4 Exhibition, Pera Museum, Istanbul (2016); Iran Pavilion, 56th Venice Biennale, Venice (2015) and “The Language of Human Consciousness”, Athr Gallery, Jeddah (2014); "The Blue Route", Musée National Adrien Dubouché, Limoges (2014); "The Blue Route", Villa Empain, Brussels (2013); "Summer Exhibition", Royal College of Art, London (2012). sahandhesamiyan.com