As an artist and educator, I focus on three main areas:
Artistic Creation
– Contemporary painting drawing from Persian visual heritage
– Digital art and visual design
– Professional urban mural design and supervision
Art Education
– Visual Arts professor
– Student project guidance
– Specialized painting and design workshops
Cultural Engagement
– Partnerships with cultural organizations and city governments
– Public art consulting
– Art education program development
**Maneli Rasouli’s Artistic Statement**
As an artist, I have built my creative practice on five fundamental principles that guide both my artwork and teaching:
1. **Cultural Fusion** – Blending Iran’s rich visual heritage with contemporary techniques to create works that speak to multiple generations
2. **Nature and Abstraction** – Drawing inspiration from organic forms and conceptual ideas to explore universal human experiences
3. **Collective Dialogue** – Designing participatory projects that transform public spaces into platforms for community interaction
4. **Visual Storytelling** – Using narrative elements to create meaningful connections between artwork and audience
5. **Artistic Literacy** – Developing educational methods that make art appreciation accessible to all societal levels
These principles converge in my core artistic belief:
“Great art should be both sanctuary and catalyst – creating space for reflection while building bridges of understanding. Through the universal language of visual expression, we can strengthen peace, deepen human connections, and give society the ability to see the world with fresh eyes.”
My murals, paintings, and educational programs all embody this dual mission: preserving cultural memory while innovating new forms of expression that resonate with our modern world. Each piece invites audiences not just to observe, but to participate in an ongoing conversation between tradition and progress.
**Key Aspects of My Professional Practice:**
– **Cultural Preservation** through contemporary visual forms
– **Social Transformation** via participatory public art
– **Educational Innovation** in art teaching methodologies
– **Interdisciplinary Exploration** connecting art with social development
This philosophy reflects my commitment to art as both cultural documentation and social action – a living dialogue between past and present that shapes our vision of a shared future.
Maneli’s achievements highlight her dedication to art, education, and community engagement, making her a vibrant force in the contemporary art scene.
Artistic Achievements & Honors:
1. Selected by Tehran Beautification Organization:
– Spring 2025 Urban Mural Project
2. Awarded Sustainable Urban Mural Recognition:
– Mashhad Municipality (2021)
3. Art Jury Membership:
– Panel judge for 7 prestigious urban art festivals in Mashhad (2012-present)
Notable Art Projects:
1. “Riders of Hope Plain”:
– Area: 600 sqm
– Technique: Bas-relief
– Location: Mashhad (2021)
Volunteer Initiatives:
1. Children’s Hospital Mural:
– Location: Oncology Ward, Nazeran Hospital, Mashhad
– Year: 2022
2. School Beautification Project:
– 5 schools in underprivileged areas of Shahrtous and Tabadkan
– Executed during Ferdowsi Commemoration Week (2018)
Educational & Social Contributions:
– Mentored hundreds of young and adult art students over two decades
– Organized volunteer art projects for medical and educational centers
– Designed and supervised urban art projects
– Instructor for the first Art Enhancement Program for Kindergarten Teachers in Khorasan Province
– Collaborated with Donya Children’s Research Institute and Khorasan Welfare Organization