{"id":36145,"date":"2025-02-07T08:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themarkaz.org\/oldmarkaz\/?p=36145"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:48:03","slug":"mostafa-nodeh-featured-artist-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themarkaz.org\/oldmarkaz\/mostafa-nodeh-featured-artist-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Mostafa Nodeh: Featured Artist Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mostafa Nodeh (b.1980) is a self-taught Iranian artist and photographer living in Gilan, on the northern coast of Iran.\"\"<\/h5>\n

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\nCan you tell us about your background and how you started in photography?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

My journey in photography began with a deep connection to the world around me and the natural beauty I\u2019ve always been drawn to. Originally, I come from a Kurdish background, and my roots have greatly influenced my creative vision. I started with simple tools, initially capturing images with a mobile phone, but over time, my passion evolved into a more refined and professional practice, particularly in black-and-white minimalism. This choice has allowed me to express complex emotions and ideas through simplicity, as I believe art can be a powerful medium for communicating deeper feelings and stories.<\/p>\n

You live outside the capital,\u00a0Tehran. Do you mainly work with subjects local to where you live, or do you find yourself traveling often for photography stories?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, I live in Qazvin, a city near Gilan that is not far from Tehran but distinct in its own character and rich cultural heritage. While much of my work is inspired by my immediate environment, I do travel frequently for my photography projects. Being inspired by nature and the stories of the people around me, I often explore various landscapes and communities to capture the struggles and challenges they face. Traveling helps me expand my perspective and bring new insights into my work.<\/p>\n