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Paintings
By Bobak Etminani
October 16, 2002
The Iranian
The unique paintings of Bobak Etminani give those of us in the West a glimpse
into a cultural tradition thousands of years old and shaken to its roots by the globalization
of contemporary art. Widely acclaimed in Iran, where he has taught and lived for
the past decade, this successful artist has created an exciting blend consisting
of raw, physical energy of Abstract Expressionism, a calligraphic and ornamental
use of the medium, and the contemplative penetration of the inner self as found in
Sufi mysticism. Almost hypnotic in their structural simplicity, Mr. Etminani's paintings
are both highly personal and universally appealing in their spiritual content.
-- Larry McClary, Professor of Fine Art, CCAC
Bobak Etminani
bobak@etminani.com
Education:
1991, MFA in Painting/Drawing, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland,
California
1989, BFA in Drawing (with high distinction), California College of Arts and Crafts
1984, Certificate in Graphic Design, University of California Extension, Berkeley
Solo Exhibitions:
2002, Form Architect, Oakland, California
2001, Barg Gallery, Tehran, Iran
1995, Aria Gallery, Tehran, Iran
1991, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
1989 , California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2001, Barg Gallery, Tehran, Iran
........... Fourth Annual Exhibition of the Contemporary
Drawing of Iran
1999, Barg Gallery, Tehran, Iran
........... Second Annual Exhibition of the Contemporary
Drawing of Iran
1998, Barg Gallery, Tehran, Iran
........... First Annual Exhibition of the Contemporary
Drawing of Iran
1997, Azad University, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tehran, Iran
1996, Nile Gallery, Tehran, Iran
........... Painting and Sculpture: A New Spectrum
1991, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
........... Master's Degree of Fine Arts Exhibition
1989, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
........... Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts Exhibition
1987, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
........... Iranian Painters in the United States
1986, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
........... International Students Exhibition
Teaching Experience:
* 1992-2002, Graduate and undergraduate drawing/painting studios, Azad University,
Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tehran, Iran
* 1993-1994, Undergraduate drawing/painting studios, the Art University, Tehran,
Iran
* 1992-2002, My Own Private Workshops, in which I have shaped and refined my thoughts
and ideas about teaching as an art form. Consequently, six elegant courses
have been crafted that turn complicated formal issues into common sense. These courses,
which link together to make an academic ladder, have enjoyed a high degree of popularity
and success. They critically argue the fundamental concepts of Plastic Art through
a coherent sequence of precise exercises that are easy to grasp.
Address: 72 Italia Avenue, Tehran 14166, Iran, telephone: +9821 896 1940
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