Fifi

Firouzeh (Fifi) Razavi was born in Iran. She is an essentially self-taught artist. Her works, which consist of Oil Paintings, Watercolors, and Charcoal Drawings, have been awarded many prizes in competition all over Iran. She now resides in California. In March, 1990, she was signally honored by being invited by the Vatican to come to Rome, Italy, to work upon the restoration of some of the oldest masterpiece paintings of Italy. Further information about her artwork can be found at fifiartgallery.com.

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Firouzeh Razavi’s novel Portrait of a Life is a true story that explores the impact of friendship. Prior to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Azadeh moves to the United States. Azadeh is later offered a position restoring paintings at the Vatican in Rome due to her career as an artist. When she is unable to accept the position, Azadeh reflects on her friends and the impact they have had on her life, her art, and her mind. Though they were each born in different parts of the world and lived during different times, both endured harsh life circumstances. Azadeh witnesses the struggles within these friends as they grapple with their past and present situations. She ultimately realizes that achieving peace of mind is the key to happiness, whether one’s dreams have been fulfilled or not. An empowering story, vivid with self-exploration, philosophical conversation, and a surprising twist, Portrait of a Life will leave readers striving to attain peace of mind, self-worth, and the realization of happiness.