Azita Mireshghi
she/her
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Azita Mireshghi is an American born Iranian metalsmith and studio artist living and working in Santa Monica, CA where she was born and raised. Her work in general explores emotional reactions caused by adornment. Azita’s current focus is creating art that addresses social justice issues, while making wearable pieces that are process driven through her examination of texture in metal.
“My current body of work is about collective liberation and the interconnectedness of human oppression. My work is not about one specific place or event, although ideas are illustrated through the struggles of my people (Iranians) and how it mirrors the global fight for collective liberation -- It is about the essence of this world and humanity as a whole.”
How does your work relate to the theme connection?
“Our liberation and our oppression are bound in each other. We call for collective liberation because our freedoms are connected—no one is truly free until all are free. In a world so dark and violent, this idea may seem like a distant dream, but hold onto the hope that one person’s liberation can spark a chain of events leading to true freedom for all."
"Liberation Constellations", Brass, recycled bullets, sterling silver, CZs, various sizes, 2024
NYCJW24 @ UrbanGlass, Francely Flores
“My creative process involves designing with intention; Connection informs every piece I make, as my work is about conveying a message that speaks to shared human experiences."
What role does connection play in your creative process?
"My sexual and gender identity have shown me that our identities intersect. I have learned to find connection beyond traditional structures, to create and sustain meaningful relationships in ways that transcend societal expectations."
What connection(s) does your queerness make to the world around you?
NYCJW24 @ UrbanGlass, Francely Flores
Anything else you would like to share about this work?
This can be an important part of the process, sourcing materials, or research.
“No one is free until all are free."
[queerphoria]v4 @ ECU Symposium
