DJAMAL KHORRAMINEJAD
(1946-2011)
For artist Djamal Khorraminejad, an import motive to paint lies in the love of nature. “From my early childhood as I traveled to many different places with my father I found love for the natural world and its creator. I felt the greatness of the creator in the simple villages, vast plains, jungles sparking my imagination and dreams. I could feel the uniqueness in the beauty of the natural environment around me. I have tried to portray all this beauty in my paintings.”
His paintings in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pencil and mixed media capture the beauty of nature with the use of strong dynamic colors.
His painting expression wGas born out of his keen observation of the environment around him.
The artist was born in Tehran and received a Bachelor in Fine Arts with Honors from Tehran University in 1970. Khorraminejad continued in academia throughout his life as an Associate Professor of Art and Painting at Tehran University, Alzahra University, Azad University, The University of Science and Technology and the College of Arts.
Djamal spent his childhood immersed in art. Born in Tehran and spending his formative years there, any free moment he had was spent drawing in sketchbooks, on napkins, on walls, and anywhere his parents let him. His mother and father inspired and encouraged Djamal’s love of the arts and provided a childhood rich with inquiry and creativity. After graduating from university, Djamal worked as an illustrator, graphic designer, and painter. Djamal enjoyed visiting spending time with his students, and he felt very strongly about the importance of pursuing art and encouraging them in their goals.  Djamal was a passionate, thoughtful, and encouraging teacher who worked to ensure that each student was given appropriate individual attention and consideration for personal growth.
He also believed that art has the power to connect us all and had the potential to wash away the sadness and monotony of everyday life. He enjoyed working with different media such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, and collage.
His work covered a wide range of styles, from simple to heavy illustrated.
His work has been exhibited around the world.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Awards:
- First Award winner of stand design in Acapulco Tourism Exhibition 1974
- First Award winner of Poster design for Imposed War designing 1987
- Honorary Award from the President of Iran for the best War Poster 1988
- Honorary Award winner from the Iranian Children and Youth Intellectual Development Association 1989
- Award Winner in the Exhibition of Tourism Posters in Italy 1994-5
- First Award winner of Artistic Institutions Festival 2006-7
Works held at and owned by Museums:
- Museum of Contemporary Arts Tehran
- Museum of Azadi Cultural Complex Tehran
- Museum of War Martyrs Tehran
- Imam Ali Museum Tehran
Solo Art Exhibitions:
- Solo Painting Exhibition Classic Gallery, Tehran 1992
- Solo Painting Exhibition Classic Gallery, Tehran 1993
- Solo Painting Exhibition Vally Gallery, Tehran 2002
- Solo Painting Exhibition Vally Gallery, Tehran 2008
- Solo Painting Exhibition Gita Gallery, Tehran 2009
Group Exhibitions:
Djamal Khorraminejad has held over 250 group exhibitions in renowned Art Galleries throughout Tehran, including the Museum of Contemporary Arts, Niavaran Cultural Institute, and Azad Complex.
Exhibitions Abroad:
Besides his numerous domestic solo and group exhibitions, Khorraminejad has held a number of highly successful exhibitions abroad, some of which are:
- Poster Design Exhibition of Tourism Italy 1974-75
- Warsaw Biennial Poster Exhibition Poland 1976
- Bangladesh Art Biennial Bangladesh 1986
- Bologna International Children's Books illustration Italy Exhibition 1989
- Bratislava Children's Book Illustration Biennial Czechoslovakia 1991
- Paris Exhibition in the Iranian Art House France 1994
- Art Exhibition Ukraine 1995
- Art Exhibition Romania 1995
- Art Exhibition Dubai 1998
- Art Exhibition in Paris France 2002
- Solo Painting Exhibition in Paris France 2003
- Solo Painting Exhibition in Greece Greece 2004
- Solo Painting Exhibition Lithuania 2004
- Solo Painting Exhibition Kazakhstan 2006