About the Artist
Nasim Graphene
Nasim Graphene is a contemporary mixed-media painter creating original abstract art that explores the landscape of human resilience.
Her work is a masterful fusion of tactile layers and profound emotional resonance, inviting viewers into a world of vibrant color and intricate storytelling.
Each piece begins in what she calls "chaos on my studio floor, layers of acrylic, scraps of collage, bits of my sketchbook torn by impulse, not plan." This process, living in the tension between control and release, is central to her unique artistic voice.
Art Forged in Resistance
Graphene’s art gives physical form to invisible struggles. Her journey as an artist is one of profound transformation, from navigating the cultural challenges of her home in Iran to embracing a life-altering diagnosis of fibromyalgia and ADHD. Painting became her voice when she felt silenced.
This personal history is woven directly into the canvas. "The intricate layering," she explains, "relates to the complexity of managing a chronic condition. Different layers can speak to different kinds of pain, nerve, joint, or fibromyalgia." This theme of resistance also appears in her use of color.
"Back in Iran, the regime was strict about women's choice of clothes. I was not allowed to wear cheerful and vibrant colors like red, which I love the most. They wanted to control us by creating fear." Today, her bold use of red and other vibrant hues is a defiant act of reclamation and joy.
An Active Discovery
The name of her studio, Refined Canvas, reflects the philosophy that something beautiful and ordered can emerge from a chaotic process. Owning a piece of her art is an invitation into that journey.
For a collector, the experience is meant to be "an active discovery of the layers and story over time." The rich textures and hidden details ensure that the painting is a dynamic companion, revealing new facets of its story with each viewing.
Education & Recognition
Nasim’s artistic practice is built upon a robust and dual foundation: a Bachelor of Fine Arts, which grounds her in classical technique, and a Bachelor of Creative Multimedia with honors in Animation & Visual Effects, which gives her mastery over digital innovation.
This unique expertise, bridging the gap between the traditional and the technological, has earned her significant international recognition throughout her career.
Her work has been celebrated with top honors, including winning the HP International Design Challenge and the Tourism Malaysia National Photography Competition.She has also been recognized in critical art publications, such as a feature in the Port City Review Art Journal, and has been showcased in numerous gallery exhibitions.
This successful professional practice now spans over 15 years, resulting in the creation of more than 500 original works that have found homes with over 100 collectors worldwide.
This history of academic and professional excellence forms the bedrock of the technically masterful and emotionally resonant work she creates today.
Where Feeling Becomes Form
Nasim Graphene’s mission is to create art that acts as a bridge, connecting her internal world to the shared human experience of struggle and strength. Her work is for anyone who has faced a hidden battle, offering a reminder that resilience does not erase softness.
Each painting is an artifact of this process, carrying what she describes as "ADHD energy, restless lines, and pain that found shape through color." It is art that doesn't ask for permission. In inviting you to own a piece, she is inviting you to see what it feels like when deep feeling becomes a powerful, tangible form.