Hanie Soltani

Hanie Soltani (b. 1992) is a versatile figurative painter who lives and works in Tehran. Soltani’s work delves into the complex narratives of identity, memory, and the human condition, often through a deeply personal lens. Her paintings explore the intersections of contemporary Iranian culture and broader global themes, capturing the nuanced emotional imagery of her subjects. 

Soltani’s visual language is rooted in the tradition of Persian art, yet her approach is distinctly modern. Drawing inspiration from Persian painting colors and the Western history of painting, her works often feature dreamlike compositions where fragmented figures and environments merge.
Soltani creates spaces that oscillate between the real and the imagined, challenging conventional perceptions of reality. Her use of rich color palettes, intricate patterns, and layered textures evokes a sense of history while addressing contemporary social and political issues. Female figures often occupy the central focus of her paintings, symbolizing both resilience and vulnerability amidst the backdrop of cultural and societal constraints.

Hanie Soltani earned her MFA in Painting from the University of Tehran. She has participated in numerous exhibitions across Iran and internationally. Her work has been included in group exhibitions and has garnered attention for its evocative storytelling and technical prowess. She has been recognized with awards from the Royal Society of Oil Painters at the Mall Galleries in London and received a prize from Gallery Ramfjord in Oslo. Her work has been showcased in the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Award Exhibition in 2024.