Collection: Amir Fazelian

Amir Fazelian (b. 1986) is an Iranian visual artist whose work explores themes of power, violence, and psychological tension through symbolic and mythological frameworks. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas and ink on paper, he draws on the Persian myth of the “Div” (monster or demon) to reflect on contemporary social structures, gender dynamics, and collective trauma. His ongoing series Achmaz examines the feeling of being trapped—caught between resistance and resignation—using visual metaphors inspired by chess, folklore, and lived experience.
Fazelian has held a solo exhibition titled RE-ZHE at CAMA Gallery and participated in group shows at Azad Gallery, Siin Gallery, and in Vienna and Bremen, Germany. His work engages with social critique and symbolic storytelling, offering a lens into the complexities of modern life in Iran and beyond