About Reza Karimi
Karimi has been living in the United States since the late 60s, but he still has not lost touch with his past and his cultural roots. Bringing to life, memories of his childhood back in Isfahan, Iran. He masters certain aspects of painting, like light and shade and the use of vivid color. He has exhibited his works in prestigious galleries and museums in London and New York City.
EDUCATION:
Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, NY
Bachelor of Art, The City University of New York at Queens College, NY
School of Fine Arts, Isfahan, Iran
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
1998 World of Drawing and Watercolours, The Dorchester, London
1997 Hammer Galleries, NYC
1996 Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY
(Harrison Celebrates Art; (A Tricentennial Tribute)
1993 Hammer Galleries, NYC
1992 Mina Renton Gallery, “Memories of Iran”, London
1990 Borghi & Company, “Memories of Iran”, NYC
1987 Putnam Arts Council, Professional Art Show, Awarded 1st Prize, NY
1978 Gallery 91, “Recent Works”, NY
Old Bazaar Watercolor, 15″ x 22″ |
Persian Still Life Oil on canvas, 24″ x 18″ |
Entrance to the Bathhouse Watercolor, 30″ x 40″ |
Invisible Countenance Oil on canvas, 30″ x 24″ |
Persian Bathhouse Oil on canvas, 48″ x 36″ |
Grocery Store with Ice Cream Stand Watercolor, 22″ x 30″ |