I am a first generation Iranian-American. I was born on Christmas Day
in a pink hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was raised in Austin, Texas,
USA.
My Persian heritage and family of artists and intellectuals have been
greatly influential to my development. I am most inspired by the spectacular
colors and perfect shapes in nature, the emotional beauty in music, and
the purity of love.
EDUCATION
- 2008
- Liga De Arte (Art League) San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2002
- L.P.C., Texas State Board of Examiners
- 2000
- M.A., Texas State University
- 1994
- B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
- 1992
- Michaelangelo Institute of Language, Florence, Italy
- 1991
- Studio Arts Center International, Florence, Italy
EXPERIENCE
- 2009
- The Jung Center, Solo Exhibition
- 2008
- "A Color Wash", Exhibition
- 2007
- Lady Bird Johnson Gala/Silent Art Auction
- 2006
- Morgen Academy, Art Facilitator
- 2003-04
- Expressive Arts Workshops, Facilitator
PUBLICATIONS
The Paintings of Ava Sharifian- Blurb Publication
American Art Collector - Book 4
E.A.S.T. East Austin Studio Tour - Book 6
REPRESENTATION
- 2009
- Ellouise Abbott Showroom
Houston, Texas
713.626.5915
- The Jung Center
Houston, Texas
www.junghouston.org
- 2008
- Pierre Paul Gallery
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.pierrepaulartgallery.com
734.975.1050
- 2007
- Upstairs
1202 W. 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512.445-0128
- 2006
- Art+Artisans Consulting, Inc.
Houston, Texas
www.artplusartisans.com
713.874.0051
- 2005
- Wally Workman Gallery
Austin, Texas
www.wallyworkman.com
512.472.7428
