Zahra Ghaferi

Artist – Dentist

I have had the love for art since my childhood. However, life expectations pressured me in pursuing a different field to ensure a life-long career. So, as part of my life journey, I decided to pursue a degree that I believe is very close to arts.

I chose dentistry as my lifelong career. To me dentistry is a branch of art, as it works on the principle of beautifying things and restoring normal functions of teeth which to me is no less than any piece of art. Therefore, I went on to study dentistry and earned my qualification of Doctor of Dental Surgery.

As years passed by, alongside my dentistry journey, I still felt my desire for arts and therefore decided to pursue my interest and enrich my knowledge in the field. I guess no matter what route I would have taken, art was always going to be part of my life.

I look at art as a means to truth and knowledge and as a medium to closing mind to day-to-day hassle. Art truly takes me to a different world, a world of peace, love, positivity, and hope.

As I got deeper in the field, I realised my admiration for classic art, old master glazing techniques, realistic portrait, and landscapes. When choosing art pieces to draw, I choose artworks that not only connect with me, but also enable me to portray the reality that truly exists within them with an intention to illustrate and pass-along senses of peace, love, positivity, and hope.

I believe portraits speak a thousand words and celebrates uniqueness of individuals. The diversity and monotony of us humans amazes and inspires me. I admire painting humans, considering their wisdoms and experiences along with all their complexities.

For me, a landscape is not just some greenery. It is its sense and vibe that leaves marks in our memories; it is the surrounding atmosphere that brings it to life and gives it the true value and beauty that it deserves. Given that I enjoy travelling and photography, my greatest joy is to put my photographed landscapes on canvas, as it exposes me to a deeper understanding of the environment that I had the chance to visit and explore. It refreshes my senses, feelings, and memories.

Today, as an artist, dentist, and mother of two, I work really hard on a daily basis to prove to my kids that we can live outside the box, that nothing is impossible and that no matter where life takes us, with hard work and commitment we can pursue our ambitions and achieve anything that we put our mind and heart into; and when it is meant to happen, it will indeed happen, no matter how far we get away from our dreams and desires.

Certificates

  • Doctor Dental Surgery – DDS, 2004
  • Lotus Education Institute, 2019 (to Present)

Exhibitions

  • Dubai World Art – 2021
  • Dubai World Art – 2022