SOHEYL BASTAMI

Biography

Bastami received his BFA in Visual Communication, Nima Higer Education Institute, and was a Graphic Associate with Babol Technical College in Iran. His work has participated in numerous exhibitions in Iran, Germany, Italy, and Canada. He has been selected to participate at international Wood and Metal sculpture symposiums including: Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, and Iran – garnering awards at Krusne Mountain, Czech Republic; Biafarin Prize, NordArt, Büdelsdorf, Germany; Art Gallery Atrebates Special Prize, Castello Tesino, Italy; and at Mashhad, Iran for Contemporary Sculpture and for International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Babolsar, Iran.
Bastami was elected into the Sculptors Society of Canada in 2023. His practice is based in Toronto.

Artist Statement

I am a self-taught sculptor working primarily with wood and metal. My artistic journey has led me to focus on figurative sculptures, where I create visual poems that explore the raw human experience and our insatiable thirst for knowledge and self-awareness.
My motivation as an artist is to inspire self-reflection and deeper connections with the world. I believe art has the power to spark conversations and awaken dormant passions. Just as poets use words to convey emotion and meaning, my sculptures are my poems, each telling a unique story and inviting viewers to embark on their own journeys of exploration and enlightenment.
In essence, my art is a celebration of humanity’s constant dialogue with the world, a testament to our unending pursuit of self-realization.