Gita Meh

Iranian artist Gita Meh stands out among contemporary artists for her adept utilization of various mediums, seamlessly incorporating them into her work. From paintings featuring poetry and calligraphy to installations incorporating food and tablecloths, her artistry knows no bounds.

Biography of Gita Meh

Gita Meh, a distinguished artist born in Tehran, Iran in 1963, has embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery through her art. 

She attended the New Andish Azadega School of Visual Arts in Tehran before embarking on extensive periods of study in Germany and Italy for drawing and painting from 1981 to 1983 and again from 1989 to 1992.

In 1996, she earned a BFA from the California Institute of the Arts. Over the years, she has showcased her captivating art in over 45 solo and group exhibitions.

Her art practice combined both the cultures of the Middle East and the West, as she harbored a relentless curiosity to uncover the strengths of both civilizations. Gita Meh's drawings, inspired by her personal history, introduce a novel expression reflecting contemporary society. Through conceptual art, she reimagines generations of Islamic and Middle Eastern art.

In her artistic endeavors, Gita Meh explores matters of identity, specifically examining her own as an Iranian Muslim woman and how interactions with diverse cultures may have influenced it. She holds a keen interest in exploring how individuals from various cultural backgrounds navigate their identities amidst the myriad of cultures, genders, and languages, along with the personal challenges encountered daily and those present in the surrounding environment.