Mahtab Firouzabadi: Urban Canopy

Mahtab Firouzabadi is a North Shore-based contemporary abstract artist and activist of Iranian descent. After high school in Germany, she returned to Iran, earning a Bachelor’s in Painting and a Master’s in Art, focusing on German literature at Azad University (2001-2003).

Her move to Canada transformed her artistic vision as she embraced the multicultural environment. She drew inspiration from history, geography, mythology, and technology, leading to an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver (2017-2019).

Firouzabadi’s work integrates cultural memory, nature, poetry, peace, and urbanism. She views trees as symbols of purity and energy, central to her art. For her, language and art are vital tools for personal and communal connection, enriched by her exposure to diverse cultures.