Nakisa Beigi’s work delves into profound themes of community, history, and storytelling, engaging viewers through collaborative processes and the use of tactile materials. Deeply inspired by traditions, Beigi sees art as a transformative force that bridges cultural divides, connecting individuals across time and space through the sharing of personal and collective narratives. This notion of art as a communal experience is central to her practice, where participants are invited to contribute to the creation of artworks by stitching together fragments of their own stories.

Beigi's work is heavily informed by the symbols and motifs of diverse cultures, modern art, and fictional worlds. Her practice embodies a fusion of these elements, blending the timelessness of tradition with the dynamic pulse of contemporary life. Whether through the use of textiles, prints, or multimedia installations, her pieces serve as both a reflection on and an exploration of the intricate ties that bind people, animals, and the environment. By weaving together symbols and stories, she honors the deep connections between cultural heritage and the present moment.

At the heart of Beigi’s approach is a commitment to the idea that art is not only an object but a social process—a tool for creating dialogue and forging connections between people. Her work celebrates the intersections of human experience, emphasizing the importance of collaborative creation as a means of fostering empathy and understanding. This engagement with both the social aspect of art and the physical materials she works with underscores her belief in the power of art to transcend borders and build bridges between communities and cultures.

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EDUCATION

MFA in Visual Art– GPA: 4.0

School of Visual Art and Design University of South Carolina

January 2020 – May 2022 (Completed)

Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design – GPA: 3.7 School of Visual Art and Design

Marlik Institute of Higher Education February 2007 – June 2012 (Completed)

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES

2024

Group Exhibition, Plano Art Association, 125 Show, Collin College Gallery, TX

2023

Group Exhibition, Stormwater Studios, Cultural Heritage, Creative Expression, Columbia, SC

Panelist of, Our Own Work, Our Own Way: Ascendant Women Artists, Columbia Museum of Art, SC.

Group Exhibition, Women, Life, Freedom, Columbia Museum of Art, SC.

Group Exhibition, ArtFields2023 Competition, Lake City, SC.

Tour guide of, Unique Perspective Tour of Reverent Ornament, Columbia Museum of Art, SC

2022

MFA Thesis Exhibition, MacMaster Gallery, Columbia, SC

Group Exhibition, The Art of Being Woman, Richland Library Main, Columbia, SC

2021

Participated in a Global Digital Collective Artwork composed of individual artworks that were showcased on a giant billboard in the streets of Manhattan, Expo Metro Group, Manhattan, NY

Online Group Exhibition, photography, The in Art Gallery, Website Online Group Exhibition, Ceramic, The In Art Gallery, Website

Group Exhibition, 66th Annual juried student exhibition, Mac Master Gallery, Columbia, SC

Group Exhibition, across borders: contemporary artists explore migration and Displacement, High Point University, High Point, NC.

2020

Group Exhibition, Avant-grad, MacMaster Gallery, Columbia, SC

Online Group Exhibition, Colors of Science, The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), Website

2016

Group Exhibition, Art and Nature, Milad Tower, Tehran, Iran

2015

Group Exhibition, Bhola Forest Breathes, Contemporary Art and Audiences Festival, Mazandaran, Iran

HONORS AND AWARDS

2022

Graduate Student Recognition Award (GSRA) in Entrepreneurship and Creativity, Hosted by Graduate Student Association.

2021

Directors Award, in photography Competition, The In Art Gallery, Website

2020

Ranked 4th in photography Competition in The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)Art Contest: Colors of Science, United States

2018

Ranked 2nd in Nationwide Book Cover Design Competition, “Hidden Contempt, the Pull of a Specious

Paradise” by Celeste Shirecliffe, United States

2016

Ranked 2nd in Contemporary Art and Nature Festival at Milad Tower, Iran 2015

Ranked 3rd in Contemporary Art and Audiences Festival, “Bhola Forest Breathes”, Iran

2004--2005

Ranked 1st in Oil Painting Competition, Besat High School, Iran Ranked 1st in Carpet Design Competition, Besat High School, Iran

2003--2004

Ranked 1st in town level in Black and White Photography, Art and Culture Competitions, Iran Ranked 3rd in Mazandaran Province in Photography, 16th Festival of Art and Culture, Iran

2002--2003

Ranked 1st in Graphic Design Student Competition, 21st Festival of Art and Culture, Iran