Sara Aref

Sara Aref, an Iranian visual artist based in Brussels, is expressing emotions through her vibrant and nuanced artworks. With a passion for colours, motions, nature, and light, daily social and political events. Sara actively produces original pieces that delve into the depths of her feelings, employing a diverse palette to convey the intricacies of human emotions.

 Artistic Themes

Sara’s collection, featuring artworks like “Innocence” and “Castaway,” provide a poignant exploration of her inner emotions surrounding immigration from her homeland to Western Europe. The ongoing “Silence and Hope” collection delves into socio-political perspectives, evolving over the years with new additions. Additionally, her other works intricately capture the interplay of light, nature, movement, and depth, reflecting her personal feelings.

Sara Aref’s art, characterized by the delicacy of Persian miniature techniques, stands as a testament to her commitment to the craft and her ability to evoke powerful emotions through her brushstrokes.

Artistic Achievements

Sara’s talent has earned her a place in the Biennale Venice’s students’ section in 2016 (Palace Grimani, Venice, Italy), showcasing her prowess on an international stage. Her participation in various exhibitions, including “CONSTELLATIONS (2022)” and “UNDERPASS 3 (2020)” in Milan, as well as “100 Works, 100 Artists” in Tehran (2016 and 2018), highlights her continuous impact on the global art scene.

 Academic Excellence

A graduate with a 1st class degree in Visual Art from the prestigious Brera Academy in Milan, Sara’s journey in art education spans both her BA and MA in painting, completed in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Selected Exhibits:

2023-2024, upcoming exhibition: Group exhibition, “Home”, at “Green Door Gallery“, Brussels, Belgium.

2023, Group exhibition, “Rencontres d’artistes”, at “Château du Karreveld “, Brussels, Belgium.

2023, Solo exhibition, Dendam Center , Brussels, Belgium.

2022, International Contemporary Art-fair, “ART3F“, Brussels, Belgium.

2022, Group exhibition, “CONSTELLATIONS /COSTELLAZIONI”, Passante Milano Dateo, Italy.

2021, Group exhibition, “100 Works, 100 Artists”,Golestan Gallery, Tehran, Iran.

2020, Group exhibition, “Diciassette passi”, Passante Milano Porta Garibaldi, Milan, Italy.

2016, Group exhibition, “Female Image”, Premio Dino Sangalli, Palace Bovara, Milan, Italy.

2016, Group exhibition, “Codice Italia” ,Bienalle Venezia, Palace Grimani, Venice, Italy.

2015, Group exhibition, “Young Artists of Brera Accademy and University of Milan” Bicocca, Salon2015, Milan, Italy.

2015, Group exhibition, “Premio Paolina Brugnatelli”, S.Carpoforo Church, Milan, Italy.

2014, Group exhibition, “Combina: Osservatoria 7”, S.Carpoforo, Milano, Italy.

2014, Group exhibition, Fuori Salone MIART: Brera 2014 – Brera Academy, Milan, Italy.