Lect. PhD PARISA SAHAFIASL

Painter and Miniature Artist Parisa Sahafiasl completed her Master's thesis in 2010 at Tehran's Shahed University, within the Department of Art Studies. Her thesis, titled "Tracing the Continuation of Decorative Elements in Ancient Iranian Architecture through the Islamic Period up to the End of the Safavid Era," explores the evolution of Iran's rich architectural heritage during the post-Islamic era. From 2013 to 2015, Sahafiasl began her academic career as a lecturer at the University of Applied Science and Technology. During this period, she guided graduate students in the Departments of Painting and Visual Communication Design within the Faculty of Art and Culture, helping them develop their artistic skills. Her courses included "Illustration Workshop for Children and Youth," "Advanced Design Workshop," "Perspective Geometry," "Aesthetics," "Creativity," "Principles of Visual Arts," "Painting Styles," "Perspective: Sculpture and Paints," "Principles of Painting," and "Illustration Design Workshop." Additionally, she provided support in various areas such as finding internship opportunities, preparing internship applications, and advising students on challenges they might encounter during their internships. Throughout her career, Parisa Sahafiasl has focused on traditional Turkish arts, fine arts, and art and design, making significant contributions to these fields. In her academic career, she has served as a peer reviewer for several journals, including Karatay Journal of Social Research, Mevzu; Journal of Social Sciences, Çukurova University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, Motif Academy Journal of Folklore, Nüsha Journal, International Journal of Art and Aesthetics, and Akdeniz Art Journal. Between 2015 and 2020, she participated in various international symposiums and panels, sharing her knowledge and experiences on Traditional Turkish Arts. These events include the International Turkish Culture and Art Symposium, the International Politics Panel, the International Scientific Meeting on Nizam al-Mulk on the 1000th Anniversary of his Birth, and the Conference on Common Aspects of Islamic Architecture in Iran and Turkey. As a participant and an invited speaker, she has demonstrated her expertise in miniature art and architecture on international platforms. Parisa Sahafiasl is an artist who has won several awards throughout her educational journey. In December 2001, she won first place in the High School Painting Competition organized by the Ardabil Provincial Directorate of the Iranian Ministry of Education. In May 2002, she again secured first place in the High School Pencil Drawing Competition, also organized by the Ardabil Provincial Directorate of the Iranian Ministry of Education. This award further solidified her drawing skills and her success in the field of art. Additionally, in July 2002, she won first place in another High School Pencil Drawing Competition organized by the Iranian Ministry of Education. Possessing diverse artistic talents in Miniature Art, Illumination Art, Painting, Pencil Drawing, Stained Glass Art, and Music (playing the santur instrument), Parisa Sahafiasl became a member of the Painting Department at the Iran Institute for the Development of Contemporary Visual Arts in Tehran during 2015-2016. During this period, she deepened her knowledge and skills in the field of art, continuing her professional development.

Parisa Sahafiasl actively participated in national and international exhibitions between 2022 and 2024, showcasing her works in various themed, juried group exhibitions. Some of the notable exhibitions include:

"Through a Window": A special thematic exhibition held from November 15-17, 2022, at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Art Gallery as part of the 2nd International IKCU Art Festival;  April 15 World Art Day ERÜ GSF Faculty Members Group Exhibition, April 2022;  March 8, 2022, International Women's Day Erciyes University Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty Members Group Exhibition, March 2022; "DescribeThe Woman" Themed International Juried Online Group Exhibition, March 2022;  "War and Children" Themed International Juried Cartoon and Poster Exhibition, December 2023;  2nd International Culture, Art, and Communication Symposium, December 2023; 1st International Cultural Designs and Sustainability Online Group Exhibition (INTCDS2023), December 21-24, 2023, İzmir, Turkey; November 24 Teacher's Day International Online Group Exhibition, November 24–December 25, 2023; "International ESEP Educatıonal Scıences and Effectıve Practıces Congress", October 2023; Climate Art Collection Exhibition, Berlin, Germany, October 2023; 100th Anniversary of Our Republic International Online Group Exhibition, October 29–November 30, 2023; 100th Anniversary of the Republic Group Exhibition, Erciyes University, Faculty of Fine Arts, October 2023; August 30 Victory Day International Online Group Exhibition, August 30–September 20, 2024; May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day International Online Group Exhibition, May 19–30, 2024; Isparta University of Applied Sciences Gönen Vocational School May 10-16 Disabled Week International Online Group Exhibition, May 10–16, 2024; April 27 International Design Day International Online Group Exhibition, April 27–May 15, 2024; April 15 World Art Day International Online Group Exhibition, April 15–30, 2024; Isparta University of Applied Sciences Gönen Vocational School March 21-26 Forest Week "Green Heritage" International Online Group Exhibition, March 26–April 26, 2024; 12 March Acceptance of the National Anthem and Mehmet Akif Ersoy Memorial Day International Online Group Exhibition, March 12–25, 2024; "Women and Art" Themed March 8 International Women's Day International Online Juried Group Exhibition; "Being a Woman: March 8 International Women's Day Exhibition"; 18 March Canakkale Victory and Martyr's Day International Online Group Exhibition, March 18–30, 2024 and "Respect for Women" March 8 International Women's Day International Online Group Exhibition, March 8–20, 2024.

Parisa Sahafiasl also held several significant solo exhibitions, including the "Oil Painting Solo Exhibition" in September 2013; "Oil Painting Solo Exhibition" in January 2014; "Oil Painting Solo Exhibition" in July 2014; "Oil Painting Solo Exhibition" in October 2015 and "Nigah; Miniature Art Solo Exhibition" in November 2022. In addition to her exhibitions, Parisa Sahafiasl worked as a teacher within the Iranian Ministry of Education from 2013 to 2014. She later served as a Miniature and Illumination Instructor at the Samsun Atakum Municipality Public Education Center from 2017 to 2018. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Miniature Artist and Researcher with the Turkish Ministry of National Education, Samsun Provincial Directorate of National Education.

Between 2010 and 2024, Parisa Sahafiasl made significant contributions to her field by publishing research articles in various peer-reviewed journals. Among her published works during this period are:

"The Study of the Instances of Philosophical Thoughts And Technological Developments in the Works of Contemporary Visual Artists" in Baçini Art Journal (Baçini); " The Synonyms of the ’Negargar’ in Persian Language and Poetry" in A Journal of Iranology Studies; " The Chief Painters and Chief Illuminators in the Qajar Period" in Nüsha Journal of Oriental Studies; "The General Features and Status of the Illumination Art in the Great Seljuk Period" in the Journal of The Journal of Near East University Faculty of Theology; " Investigation of the Reasons for the Influence of the Iranian Miniature Art on the Indian Subcontinent Miniature Art During the Mongols Domination Era" in Asya Studies (Academic Social Studies) Journal; "The Traces of Great Seljuk Miniature Art in the Miniatures of Kalila and Dimna Manuscript by Ibnulmakarim Hasan" in the Eurasian Journal of Social and Economic Research (EJSER); "Investigating the Persistence of Decorative Elements of Ancient Iranian Architecture in Islamic Architecture of Iran Until the end of the Safavid Period" in Nigarah Journal and "Ambassadors Conveying Cultural Messages to Europe: An Analysis of the Role of Iran's Handicrafts in Cultural Development" in Āyinah-i Khiyāl Journal.

Additionally, between 2019 and 2020, she contributed to the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Turkish Culture and Art and the Book of the Sage Vizier Nizam al-Mulk with her articles titled "The Characteristics of Miniature Art During the Great Seljuk Period" and "A Contemporary Approach to the Portraits of Nizam al-Mulk Depicted in Historical Sources, Influenced by Seljuk Miniature Art". These works have positioned her among researchers specializing in Traditional Turkish Arts.