Homa Arkani is an Iranian Visual Artist (painter) based in Brussels, who was graduated in Graphic Design from the Art & Architecture University in Tehran, Iran, and attained her MA in Fine Arts, painting from KASK University in Gent, Belgium. Her artistic journey reflects profound socio-cultural concerns, with professional engagement since 2011.

Initially focusing on figurative paintings related to social issues, particularly those affecting women, Homa's art practice undergoes a fluid metamorphosis between styles and aesthetics while consistently addressing socio-political matters as an Iranian woman. Her work, a testament to a personal journey, vividly depicts stages influenced by artistic guides and references to luminaries such as Rumi, Peter Bruegel, Hieronymus Bosch, and Van Gogh.

 As an Iranian woman, she highlights the strength and resilience of women and the nurturing aspects of nature, drawing parallels between these powerful forces. Homa accompanies viewers into a dreamlike landscape, where reality merges with the abstract. Her language features intricate arches, flowing curves, and vibrant colours. The protagonists in these imageries are abstract entities standing at specific points in a journey. Whether embarking on this journey collectively or individually, these protagonists serve as reflections of Homa's encounters with history, Eastern wisdom, personal growth, or a collective shift. This nuanced addition deepens the layers of meaning within her artistic expression. For her, a monochromatic palette offers an opportunity to create imagery that provokes personal experiences, exploring emotions, concerns, and spirituality.

 Homa's distinctive approach involves reimagining classic works into contemporary statements, drawing inspiration from their concepts and compositions. During her creative process, she experiences a sensation akin to a journey into nature, sparked by the profound inspiration she borrows from these artistic masterpieces.

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EDUCATION
2017, MA, Fine Arts, KASK school of arts, Ghent, Belgium

2006, BA, Graphic Design, Art & architecture university, Tehran, Iran

PAINTING SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Is it Eurus or Zephyrus? Duo exhibition with Sam Eggermont, Blanco, Ghent, Belgium

2021 A Circus on the Canal, Monastry of the Grauwzusters, University of Antwerp, Belgium

2019 Tangible Thoughts, Santo Artspace, Ghent, Belgium

2016 Where is my Ney?, Etemad gallery, Tehran, Iran

2013 Aesthetics of a Zebra, The Invisible Line gallery, London, England

2011 Share me, Mohsen gallery, Tehran, Iran

2007 Utopia, Seyhoun gallery, Tehran, Iran

PAINTING GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 Kunst & Zwalm festival, Zwalm, Belgium

2023 Woman, life, freedom, Academy of fine arts Vienna, Austria

2023 Delen Art private show, Waterloo, Belgium

2023 Dreamy landscapes, Belgian gallery, Brussels, Belgium

2022 Dis(connected) Triennal, UPC, Duffel, Belgium

2022 The circus we are, Le Delta art centre, Namur, Belgium

2022 Sorry Not Sorry street art festival, Ghent, Belgium

2021 Pulcinella,CJK art centrum,Belgium

2020-2022 The Clown Spirit, Traveling exhibition,Ronny Van De Velde gallery, Belgian gallery, Galleria Mucciaccia

2019 Contemporary art museum of MACVAC, Valencia, Spain

2019 Kunst In Huis project, Antwerp, Belgium

2018 Komask, Royal Academy of Art, Antwerp, Belgium

2015 Performance, Boom gallery, Tehran, Iran

2014 Primio Combat, Museo di Storia Naturale – Museo Civico G.Fattori, Livorno, Italy

2013 Unexposed, traveling exhibition,European Parliament & Tour & Taxis, Belgium ,Athens, Warsaw

2012 Iranian Artists, Agoman institude, Lyon, France

2011 +me, Elahe gallery, Tehran, Iran

2010 Kitchen, Mohsen gallery, Tehran, Iran

2007 Iranian Artists, Mani gallery, Koln, Germany