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Arash Groyan
Born
Arash Geroeian

(1981-04-16) April 16, 1981 (age 44)
Tehran, Iran
NationalityIranian
EducationB.A. Persian Paintings, M.A. Communication Art
Known forPersian miniature painting, intercultural art
Notable workMusing Shahnameh, Genesis Through Siamese and Persian Eyes, Persian Miniature & Muay Thai
MovementContemporary Persian miniature

Arash Groyan (born Arash Geroeian, April 16, 1981) is an Iranian painter and miniaturist based in Thailand. He is known for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Persian miniature painting, often drawing inspiration from the Shahnameh and Persian mythology. His work frequently blends Persian and Thai cultural elements, and he has exhibited internationally, including notable showings at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Groyan was born in Tehran, Iran, on April 16, 1981.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Iranian Paintings in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Communication Art.[5] In 2009, he relocated to Thailand, having initially visited as a tourist. He has stated that he found the country's peaceful atmosphere conducive to his creative process.[2][6]

Career

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Groyan's artistic career is primarily centered on Persian miniature painting, a traditional style rooted in the Sassanid Empire. His paintings often feature themes from the Shahnameh, the Persian epic by Ferdowsi, including works like Rostam Choosing His Horse and Battle of Rostam and Afrasiab.[7][4]

His work is characterized by its meticulous detail and the use of traditional materials, such as gold mixed with honey and sable brushes.[2][6] While adhering to traditional techniques, Groyan incorporates contemporary elements and intercultural themes into his art. His distinct approach, which "fuses heritage and contemporary aggression in a startlingly beautiful visual language," has been noted by publications like MNATION.uk.[8] A notable example is his Persian Miniature & Muay Thai collection (2021), the idea for which emerged after Groyan visited Leyla Sandshiko's "Counter Punch" Muay Thai Art exhibition in 2020. This series combines traditional Persian miniature figures with energetic paint splatters created using Muay Thai boxing gloves, inspired by Sandshiko's techniques.[6][9][10] The scale of these works, larger than typical miniatures, also distinguishes them.[6]

Groyan has also worked in rug and carpet design, stage decoration, and cinema.[4] In 2021, he was working with Wendell Figueroa in his art gallery.[11] He collaborated with jeweler Alessio Boschi, painting miniatures onto baroque pearls from the South Sea for Boschi's "Harem's Garden" high jewelry suite.[12][13] Groyan also creates miniature paintings on freshwater baroque pearls.[14]

Exhibitions

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Groyan has exhibited his work internationally:

  • Chulalongkorn University Museum, Thailand:
    • Musing Shahnameh: A Journey from Persia to Siam (February 23–March 31, 2022), featuring contemporary Persian miniatures inspired by the Shahnameh.[15]
    • Genesis Through Siamese and Persian Eyes (March 27–June 4, 2025), a collaboration with Thai artist Kangwanprai Chompupuen. This exhibition interpreted the Lanna legend Pathommunmuli and was organized by Chulalongkorn's Office of Art and Culture and South Asian Studies Center, promoting Thai-Persian cultural dialogue.[1][16]
  • Carrousel du Louvre, Paris: He exhibited in 2018, 2022 (in collaboration with Marie Calte), and 2023.[7]
  • Art Expo Malaysia: Exhibited at Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, in 2015.[5]
  • Other Venues:
    • Arash Groyan, the Persian Miniaturist (Rooftop Gallery, Bangkok, July 25–August 8, 2015), his "first exhibition of Persian Miniature" in the city.[17]
    • Counter Punch Round IV (The 51 Live Gastro, Bangkok, November 27, 2021), a collaborative exhibition featuring his "Persian Miniature & Muay Thai" series.[10]
    • Group exhibition "171003" (Queen's Gallery, Bangkok, October 26–November 6, 2018), which featured a "dialogue" between Latin and Asian artists, where Groyan's work evoked ancient Persia.[18]
    • Aperitivo in the Art (Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce, 2019), and International Art Show in Tribute to Queen Sirikit (Queens Gallery, 2018).[19]
    • RHYTHM and ROOTS (The Continent Hotel, 2019), where Groyan presented "Persian Painting."[20]
    • UNUSUAL (Sathorn 11 Art Space, September 2024), a solo exhibition showcasing non-traditional Persian miniatures and serving as a preview for works displayed at the Carrousel du Louvre in October 2024.[21]
    • The "2020 Asian Contemporary Art Exhibition" at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center in Taipei, Taiwan.[22]

Three pieces of his works are in permanent collections in major museums in Tehran, and he has works in private collections in various countries.[4]

Other Activities

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Groyan has also contributed to charitable initiatives. In October 2019, his artwork was featured in a charity auction titled "Art for Donation," organized by the Thai Heart Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the purchase of medical equipment for Queen Sirikit Heart Center of the Northeast at Khon Kaen Hospital.[23]

Lectures and Workshops

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Groyan has delivered lectures and conducted workshops on Persian miniature painting:

  • He served as a Keynote Speaker at the 13th International Conference on Social Science Research (ICSSR) in December 2015, held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Thailand.[24]
  • He was also a Keynote Speaker at the 28th ICSSH and 4th Bangkok ICSSH, held at Kasetsart University in 2017.[4]
  • He hosted a "Persian Patterns Miniature and Illumination Workshop" at the Tatinis Art Show Singapore in May 2020.[25]
  • In Thailand, he led a workshop at Poh-Chang Academy of Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, where he discussed similarities between Persian and Thai traditional art.[2]
  • In Italy, he held a workshop titled "Antica Arte Della Miniatura Persiana," organized by Byzarticon Association in Rome in March 2019.[5]
  • He has also delivered lectures at academic conferences in Bangkok, including PETJ (QISS Residence Hall, 2019), likely on Persian art.[5]

Personal life

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Groyan resides in Thailand, where he has lived since 2009. He has expressed appreciation for Thailand's cultural diversity and its influence on his work.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Art Exhibition: Genesis Through Siamese and Persian Eyes". Chulalongkorn University. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  2. ^ a b c d "Arash Groyan Brings Muay Thai to Persian Miniature Art". Royal Thai Embassy, Tehran, Iran. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  3. ^ "Ancient Persian tradition on display". Bangkok Post. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  4. ^ a b c d e "2017 BKK dec ICSSH PROCEEDINGS" (PDF). p. 2. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  5. ^ a b c d "About Me". Arash Groyan. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Arash Groyan Brings Muay Thai to Persian Miniature Art". Thailand NOW. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  7. ^ a b "Arash Groyan". Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  8. ^ "Top Ten Miniature Artists Across Asia". MNATION.uk. 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  9. ^ "Small art, big statement". Bangkok Post. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  10. ^ a b "Counter Punch Round IV at The 51 Live Gastro". Model Society Asia. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  11. ^ Brenda Garrido (2021-02-01). "Gallery owner Wendell Figueroa on his Picou Borbón Art Gallery and connecting with artists from around the world". Hola! USA. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  12. ^ "Exploring Alessio Boschi's Harem's Garden Suite". Katerina Perez. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  13. ^ "Viva Vicenza!!!". The Diamonds Girl. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  14. ^ "Iranian artist Arash Groyan creates miniature paintings on freshwater pearls". Silver-Lines.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  15. ^ "อิหร่านราชธรรม: การเดินทางจากเปอร์เซียสู่สยาม". ArtBangkok.com. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  16. ^ ""Genesis through Siamese and Persian Eyes" Exhibition at CU Museum". Newswise. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  17. ^ "นิทรรศการ "Arash Groyan, the Persian Miniaturist - อาราช โกรยาน ศิลปินนักย่อส่วนชาวเปอเซีย"". Contest War (in Thai). 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  18. ^ "Diálogo artístico de creadores latinos y asiáticos en una muestra en Bangkok" (in Spanish). Los Angeles Times en Español. EFE. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  19. ^ "Arash Groyan, the Persian Miniaturist". BK.Asia-City.com. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  20. ^ "Rhythm and Roots: A Creative Cultural Infusion of World Traditions and Art Styles". Nation Thailand. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  21. ^ "Your Guide to BKK: 4 - 10 September". Bangkok This Week. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  22. ^ "墨象萬仟- 2020亞洲當代的ศิลปะ風ฎ展". PeoPo Citizen News. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  23. ^ "มูลนิธิหัวใจแห่งประเทศไทยฯ ร่วมกับพันธมิตรจัดงาน "Art for Donation" นำศิลปะออกประมูลหารายได้ซื้ออุปกรณ์การแพทย์มอบให้ศูนย์หัวใจสิริกิ๊ติฯ". RYT9.com (in Thai). 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  24. ^ "WHICH HOTEL ATTRIBUTES MATTER FOR MASS TOURIST: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON TOURISTS' REVIEW ON TRIP ADVISOR (PDF)". ResearchGate. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  25. ^ "Tatinis Art Show Singapore 2020: Art for All". 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
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