Shirin Hashemi is a visual artist and environmental designer whose passion for art began in early childhood, sketching figures, shapes, and faces. This intuitive love for creativity has only deepened over the years. To an observer, her artwork bursts with vibrant colors and intricate details, demonstrating both precision and elegance. Each piece reflects her thoughts, experiences, and emotional surroundings, resonating deeply with her audience.
Shirin's career began in 2005 as an animator. After immigrating to Canada in 2011, she pursued her first post-secondary education in Art and Design Foundation at George Brown College, Toronto. She later graduated with a degree in Environmental Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD). Today, Shirin channels her passion into both art and architectural design.
Her artistic journey involves meditative explorations of Persian miniatures, where fine details, vivid colors, and fluid shapes express her unique perspective on life and dreams. Shirin has showcased her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers both in Canada and internationally.
Recent recognitions include the 2026 Creative Innovation Award from the Society of Canadian Artists, First Prize at the IMPACT 2025 Juried Exhibition, and being named an international finalist for the 21st Edition of the Arte Laguna Prize, where her relief work Self-Portrait 2026: Living Archive will be exhibited at the historic Arsenale Nord in Venice, Italy. She is also a finalist in the Global Art League International Competition at the Montreal Art Center and Museum and was longlisted for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize (RAYMAR Painting Award). Shirin lives and works in Toronto, Ontario.