Amir Sheikhvand
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Amir Sheikhvand is an Iranian-Canadian jewelry artist based in Toronto, Canada.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Sheikhvand was born and raised in Tehran, Iran.[2] He graduated from Tehran’s Gold Institute in 1994 with a bachelors degree in science.[2] He has other diplomas and Graduate Gemologist (GG) in jewellery from Gemological Institute of America (GIA).[2]
Work
[edit]Sheikhvand blends a rich tapestry of cultural influences in his work. He was initially trained in biology and graphic design, but later pursued his passion for jewelry design.[3] His arts career is marked by a deep immersion in traditional Iranian techniques such as Malileh-kary (Filigree work) and Minakary (miniature enameling).[3] In the recent times, he has shifted focus to fine contemporary jewelry, where he combines his expertise in alternative materials and forms with the elegance of fine gems and precious metals.[4]
Sheikhvand staged solo exhibition in various Iranian galleries before moving to Canada in 1999.[5] He has crafted pieces of fine jewellery art work which are displayed in jewellery design studios in Toronto.[6] His work has been exhibited in both juried and invitational exhibitions at McMaster Museum of Art, and other Canadian museums and galleries.[7][8][9] He is represented by Gallery Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal, Alternatives in Rome and Charon Kransen Arts in New York.[4]
Sheikhvand is a member of Ontario Crafts Council Board of Directors and Society of North American Goldsmiths.[2]
Awards
[edit]- 2019 - AGTA Spectrum™ Awards
References
[edit]- ^ "Thirty-Six Brooches Group Exhibition - ONTARIO". harbourfrontcentre.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Amir Sheikhvand on Citizens of Craft". citizensofcraft.ca. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b "ON OFFER - New Jewelry from Our Member Galleries". artjewelryforum.org. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Amir Sheikhvand On Alternatives Gallery". alternatives.it. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Amir Sheikhvand On Galerie Noel Guyomarch". galerienoelguyomarch.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "L'envergure des métiers d'art" (PDF). canadiancraftsfederation.ca. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Amir Sheikhvand On Patina gallery". patina-gallery.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Wearing RED, Ignite the fire". nycjewelryweek.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Marie-Eve G. Castonguay,"Can Craft? Craft Can!". metalaidcanada.com. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2024.