Katayoun Aliha

Visual artist · Based in France

Also known as: Katy Aliha
Based in: France
Education: B.A. in Graphic Design, Payame Noor University, 2014
Diploma in Interior Design, Cavendish College, 2009
Media: Oil, acrylic and pastel chalk; collage; Persian wood mosaic
Online: Saatchi Art

About the artist

Katayoun Aliha is a visual artist and curator based in France. Her work focuses on human emotions and social dynamics, expressed through painting and collage. Holding a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, she brings the principles of design into her practice, creating works that are visually cohesive and conceptually layered.

Her media include oil, acrylic and pastel chalk. The works shown here range from acrylic pouring and mixed media to still lifes in pencil and pastel and a Persian wood mosaic technique. She has curated exhibitions at Aliha Gallery, where she regularly shows her own work, and she is an art consultant for Honargardi, an online arts platform.

Selected works

Katayoun Aliha – Pouring art, Acrylic pouring on canvas, 50 × 40 cm — **Pouring art**Acrylic pouring on canvas · 50 × 40 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Pouring art, Acrylic pouring on canvas, 30 × 24 cm — **Pouring art**Acrylic pouring on canvas · 30 × 24 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Pouring art, Acrylic pouring on canvas, 40 × 29 cm — **Pouring art**Acrylic pouring on canvas · 40 × 29 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Mixed media, Mixed media on canvas, 30 × 30 cm — **Mixed media**Mixed media on canvas · 30 × 30 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Still life, Pencil and pastel on paper, 100 × 70 cm — **Still life**Pencil and pastel on paper · 100 × 70 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Still life, Pencil and pastel on paper, 70 × 50 cm — **Still life**Pencil and pastel on paper · 70 × 50 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Katayoun Aliha – Wood mosaic, Persian wood mosaic technique, 100 × 70 cm — **Wood mosaic**Persian wood mosaic technique · 100 × 70 cm© Katayoun Aliha

Artist’s statement

Katayoun Aliha’s artistic practice revolves around the exploration of human emotions, social dynamics, and collective narratives. Through her mastery of oil painting, acrylics, pastel chalk, and collage, she creates works that invite audiences into layered, immersive visual experiences. Her approach blends the precision of graphic design with the emotional resonance of fine art, resulting in pieces that are both visually striking and conceptually profound.

Inspired by the complexity of human relationships and the subtle interplay of personal and societal forces, Katayoun’s art seeks to bridge individual experiences with shared cultural narratives. Her use of texture, color, and form reflects a deep sensitivity to the nuances of emotion, transforming each canvas into a mirror of the human condition. By balancing technical expertise with raw expression, Katayoun challenges viewers to engage deeply with her work, fostering a dialogue that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Enquiries

For information about Katayoun Aliha’s work, please contact Aliha Gallery.

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