Roya Azim was born in the rural city of Tehran, Iran in September 1964, the daughter of a well-off military general. In 1979 Azim and her family moved to Atlanta's Dobbins Air Force base where Azim was raised with a broad liberal arts education complementing the humanistic study of art history and literature with the practical skills of business administration - she excelled in both areas. Althoug
...see more »h discouraged by family and friends, art became a focus when she began working as an apprentice and assistant for Babak Emanuel, a renowned artist sharing her Persian heritage. She learned fundamental artistic techniques with Emanuel, and much of her time was spent in an administrative role; however her natural and unique talent became quickly self-evident, and her title was changed to Artistic Assistant. After five years of working with Emanuel, Azim decided to develop her own style.
Azim chose to explore the theme of golf in several of the series she has produced thus far because the sport represents the American customs that simultaneously fascinate her, such as masculinity, wealth, nature, recreation, and competition – it also provides a source of identification for Azim displaying the same nuances as many of her own cultural traditions. In addition, the meticulous skill and diligence found in this sport are mirrored in her approach to her work - a precision of detail and an attention to form are as important as the easy grace and melodious balance of the overall composition.
Although Roya's series have been only recently exhibited, several private and public institutions have already enthusiastically collected her works across the country.
A partial list of Roya Azim’s works include:
At The Club
Swingin’
Birdie
At The Tee« see less
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