Artist
Biography

As an Iranian woman, Giti possesses a unique and compelling life story. In her early 30s, determined to leave Iran, Giti, along with her husband and son, embarked on a perilous journey, arriving in the US as refugees in 1989. Despite lacking a Western cultural background, language proficiency, and prior work experience, she overcame numerous obstacles, establishing two businesses and nurturing her family, all while holding steadfast to her passion for art.

Entering her early 60s, Giti decided to embrace the opportunity life had given her to pursue her artistic calling. Drawing from her rich multicultural experiences, she explores themes of women and their cultural boundaries, human relationships, discrimination, and racial and social dynamics on a global scale. Her work also reflects a profound love and appreciation for nature, showcased not only in her paintings but also in her photography.

Informed by recent women-led movements, such as the uprising in Iran reclaiming the right to choose and ongoing debates in the US regarding women’s rights to their bodies and life paths, Giti’s recent paintings draw inspiration from these powerful narratives.