Would you mind presenting yourself?

My name is Fatemeh Haji Karami born in 1983 in Isfahan and occupied in painting and visual arts at the age of 16 and professionally in 2011. I pursued miniatures academically, and 5-years later made familiarize myself with accessory designing. At present, I am engaged in three kinds of arts.

Which one of these arts is your primary focus?

I have taught visual arts for ten years; however, miniatures are my personal and professional activities. I did my best to offer practical works; that’s why I am involved in jewelry and accessory designing.

Would you please explain the obstacles on the way of fewer known arts called Papier Mache?

Papier Mache is in old and noble art employed in a significant number of countries, including Iran. It consists of paper pieces and bound with paste and glue. Papier Mache was flourished during Safavid and Qajar Eras; however, it slid into obscurity because of the expenses and distress. Fortunately, the art has been revived in recent years. I and some colleagues revive Papier Mache in 3 past years successfully.

Can art help flourish mental maturity?

Art is supposed to keep a safe distance from superstition, hallucination, and false inclinations to make the soul mature ideally. The artists’ gentle soul is committed to morals, and it develops provided to select a proper way and take a perfectionist outlook. The artist is the narrator of images and learns non-stop.

What is your primary domain?

I prefer to use my potential in designing accessories due to my interest in doing practical artworks. We know that our clothing affects others’ judgment and viewpoint, so we select some items to display our inner personality and lifestyle. Accessories are accompanied by clothing and become an inseparable part of fashion to look gorgeous; then, I took the chance to present my artworks independently.

What are the motivational elements on your way?

I strive to elevate my country’s culture and art and make my art accessible to different social classes by offering more variations.

What are the obstacles on your way?

Artists encounter many obstacles, including economic problems, the absence of art space to represent beliefs, and people’s attitudes; however, I would spare no effort to achieve my goal.

What is your future outlook?

Without any doubt, human beings try to progress. Art is designing, and designing means learning, working, and achieving beauty and aesthetics.