Marjan Khorramgolkaran

Marjan Khorramgolkaran is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Tehran, who currently lives and works in Buffalo, New York. Her primary artistic disciplines include drawing, experimental film, ceramics, photography, jewelry making, and sculpture. She is currently deeply engaged in the Western New York arts community while pursuing her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the University at Buffalo. 

Marjan’s artistic approach translates nature and the concept of “land” into a visual language. She approaches her subjects from an anthropological perspective rather than merely through attachment, challenging the conventional notion of “landscape” while exploring the dimensions of place and  identity. Her work often incorporates a variety of materials and techniques, from drawing to cyanotype and 16mm film, to examine these complex themes. 

Marjan’s background includes a strong foundation in fine art and design; she holds a master’s degree in Painting and a bachelor’s degree in Textile and Fashion Design from the University of Art, Tehran. She has extensive experience teaching in academic settings, such as SUNY Buffalo, as well as private studios, mentoring students in fine arts and jewelry making. 

Her professional trajectory is marked by significant achievements. Marjan has participated as an invited artist in residencies such as the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining, NY, and the Openings Residency in Lake George, NY. She has served as a selected juror in an art competition, and her work has received awards, including First and Second Place in the Jewelry Section at the 57th Annual Keuka Lake Art Show, as well as First Place for Young Filmmakers across Iran for her video art in 2013. 

Her work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and published in international books, catalogs, and magazines. Selected exhibitions include the Sylvia L. Rosen Craft Art Biennial at the Burchfield Penney Art Center (2025–2026), Regional 90 at the Contemporary Arts Center Museum (CAC) in Cincinnati (2025), a group exhibition at Cepa Gallery in Buffalo, NY (2025), and the “Exchange” group exhibition at Academie Voor Beeldende Kunsten in Ghent, Belgium (2021). 

Marjan has received multiple scholarships and awards supporting her ongoing artistic research and practice in the United States. Most recently, her 16mm film Landscape Perception was selected for the Punto y Raya Festival 2025 Student Competition in Sofia, Bulgaria, chosen from over 600 eligible submissions from 57 countries. The screening will take place in December 2025.