I am honored and deeply grateful to receive the Creative Excellence Award from the Circle Foundation for the Arts in June 2026.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it celebrates not only artistic technique, but also the ability of art to communicate ideas, emotions, and social awareness.

The award was presented for my painting “Iran,” a symbolic work that reflects the growing crisis of water scarcity and environmental degradation in my homeland. A single drop of water falling from a faucet onto cracked earth represents both hope and urgency—a reminder that even the most essential resources cannot be taken for granted.

My sincere thanks to the Circle Foundation for the Arts for this recognition, and to everyone who has supported and encouraged my artistic journey. I look forward to continuing to create meaningful works that connect with people across cultures and borders.