SiaAryai

Born in Tehran, Iran, Aryai displayed an interest in art from early childhood.

Finding himself in a stringent cultural environment, in the mid-1970s Aryai left Iran for England where he received his formal education and was free to pursue his artistic passions. Later he ventured on to the United States where, in the mid-1980s, he immersed himself in the medium of photography. This gave him the perfect means and medium to capture the essence and the beauty through his own unique vision, approach, and style.

Aryai is also credited with producing artistic product renderings for such major companies as Nike, Kraft, Blue Cross, Adidas and Samsung. His images have also appeared as key set decorations in major motion pictures.

Aryai's images speak universally and have garnered both national and international acclaim. His artworks have shown in galleries and museums throughout the United States and Europe.

Awards and Distinctions:

PSA Bronze Medal — Victory Photo Club, Feb 2016
http://www.victory-photo.club/?pg=3

FOCUS photo l.a. Traveling Exhibition Int. 2015
http://www.focusphotola.com/past-competitions/#/winter-2015-1/

Working Artist Grant/Purchase Award 2015
http://www.workingartist.org/index.html

Award of Merit, Rosenthal Gallery, Fayetteville State University National Competition, North Carolina, 2007

Benefactor Award, Nicolet College National Competition, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 2007

The Merit Award, Minot State University National Competition, North Dakota, 2007

The Subagh Khalsa Winkelstern Award, 49 Chautauqua National Exhibit of American Art, New York, 2006