Jamal Tabasinejad is a distinguished visual artist with over 40 years of professional experience across a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines. His practice spans oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour, charcoal, ink, and mixed media, applied on surfaces such as canvas, wood, clay, stone, paper, and metal. His diverse material vocabulary reflects a deep engagement with texture, form, and historical resonance.
Renowned as the first researching painter to study and visually document the textures of the Iranian desert, Tabasinejad holds an Honorary Ph.D. in Visual Arts from Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. He is also the author of the seminal work “Three Millennia of Art and Architecture in Iran”, a research-based visual exploration of Iran’s artistic heritage.

Throughout his career, he has exhibited extensively, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Iran and internationally.

His work stands at the intersection of tradition and experimentation, often bridging historical techniques with contemporary expression.

In addition to his artistic practice, Jamal Tabasinejad is a seasoned educator, having taught drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media for many years.

He is highly regarded for his mentorship and deep knowledge of classical and modern techniques. Furthermore, he is a recognized expert in the restoration and conservation of ancient paintings and cultural artifacts, contributing to the preservation of artistic heritage.


Originally from Tabas, Iran, Jamal’s work is deeply rooted in the landscapes, textures, and spiritual dimensions of his homeland, while also resonating with universal themes of transformation, endurance, and aesthetic inquiry.


JAMAL TABASINEJAD
VISUAL ARTIST / TEACHER


Jamal Tabasinejad is a distinguished visual artist with over 40 years of professional experience across a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines. His practice spans oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour, charcoal, ink, and mixed media, applied on surfaces such as canvas, wood, clay, stone, paper, and metal. His diverse material vocabulary reflects a deep engagement with texture, form, and historical resonance. Renowned as the first researching painter to study and visually document the textures of the Iranian desert, Tabasinejad holds an Honorary Ph.D. in Visual Arts from Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. He is also the author of the seminal work “Three Millennia of Art and Architecture in Iran”, a research-based visual exploration of Iran’s artistic heritage.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Honor P.H.D

• Over 40 years of work experience as a Painter: creating drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, acrylic, pastels, watercolors, charcoal, ink and other media

• Experienced in creating sculptures, statues and other three dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, paper, stone, wood or metal

• Many years of experience as an instructor and Teacher, teaching students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression

• Skilled in reading specifications to determine quantities of materials required

• Expert in preparing and cleaning surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro blasting and steam cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer

• Ability to mix and thin paint to obtain desired color and texture

• Skilled to apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fiberglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment

• Experienced in measurements, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls

• Proven ability to assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages

• Expert in advising customers on selection of color schemes and choice of wall coverings

• Developed good communications skills and can provide cost estimates to clients

• Renovation of Ancient Paintings and Works 

Work experience: Selected Exhibitions & Art fairs:

• Sold three paintings at Tehran Auction (2022 – 2024)

• Two-Person Exhibition at Evergreen Art Gallery, Coquitlam, Canada (2024)

• Group Exhibition at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran, Iran (2004)

• Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar (2000)

• Belgrade International Exhibition, Serbia (1992)

• Exhibitions in Atlanta and New York, USA (1990)

PUBLICATIONS & HONOURS

• Honorary Doctorate in Art and Architectural Preservation

• The Author of the book “Three Millennia of Art and Architecture in Iran”

• Longstanding educator in traditional art and restoration

Education and Training

• Honorary PHD in Visual Art, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance & Chairman of the Council for the Evaluation of Artists, Writers and Poets, Tehran, Iran, 2015

• Bachelor in Economics of Insurance, RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) – Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran, 1979 ‐ 1985

• Bossier Parish College, Bossier, Louisiana, US, 1976 ‐ 1978

Art Gallery

• Director and Curator of TABAS art gallery, North Vancouver, BC, 2008 – 2013

• Director and Curator of TABAS Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, 1993 – 2007 

Individual Exhibition

• Solo Exhibition, Fine Arts Museum of Sadabad Palace, Tehran, Iran, May 2004 – June 2004

• Solo Exhibition, Inauguration of Ministers Meeting of World Cultural Heritage of Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran, Iran, Sep 2001

• Solo Exhibition, Doha, Qatar, May 2000

• Solo Exhibition, Kish University, Kish Island, Iran, March 1998

• Solo Exhibition, Neda Gallery, Tehran, Iran, April 1993

• Solo Exhibition, TABAS Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, April 1994

• Solo Exhibition, 1st Iranian Artist in Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, March 1992

• Solo Exhibition, Sheikh Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran, December 1991 

Collective Exhibitions

• The Art Gallery at EverGreen, Coquitlam, Canada, May-July 2024 (Two-Person Exhibition Curated by Katherine Dennis)

• Mina Gallery, Tehran, Iran, February 2005 and December 2005

• Sadabad Palace, Week of Cultural Heritage of Fine Arts Museum, December 2001

• Consulting and Holding Group Exhibition, Radio and Television’s Gathering Centre, October 2000

• Amirkabir Gallery, February 1999

• Exhibition of Kuwait 1996 by Universal Fine Arts Co.

• 3rd Grand Professional, Exports Exhibition of Painting and Miniature in Tehran International Fair, Tehran, Iran, May 1995

• Tokyo 1995 by Universal Fine Arts Co.

• New York 1994 by Universal Fine Arts Co.

• Atlanta, Georgia by Universal Fine Arts Co., 1993

• 2nd Grand Professional, Exports Exhibition of Painting and Miniature in Tehran International Fair, Tehran, Iran, May 1992

• Flowers and Plants Exhibition, Tehran, Iran, 1992

• Held an Exhibition for Victims and Survivors from Earthquake in Ardebil, Arasbaran Gallery, 1978

• Held Exhibition for University Students in Huston, Texas, 1977

• Held University Student Exhibition of Louisiana Port B.P.C.C.

• Held 5 Group Exhibitions for Museum of Contemporary Arts of Tehran

• Held Exhibition for Handicapped Children Association, August 2000

• Seoul Animation Exhibition, 1997

• Dubai Exhibition, 1997 

Curatorial Exhibitions

• True Colour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC, 2024

• True Colour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC, 2023

• Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver, BC, October 2011

• Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver, BC, December 2010

• Round House Mews, Vancouver, BC, May 2010

• As a teacher donates 20 paintings of students in one frame of 400.200 CM for Olympic Whistler, Hanging at City Hall, Vancouver, BC, 2010

• Talar-e‐Abi, Niavaran Palace, January 2005

• Fine Arts Museum, Sadabad Palace, April 2004

• Mellat Museum Art Gallery, Sadabad Palace, May 2003

• Reza Abbasi Museum, December 2001

• Barg Galleries, Galleries 1, 2 & 3, February 1998

• Rafsanjan Museum, November 1997

• Barg Galleries, Galleries 2 & 3, January 1996

• Naghsh Jahan Gallery, December 1995 • Keyhan Gallery, February 1994

Awards and Honors

• Introduced as the First Honorary Consul of Yugoslavia in Tehran,

• Art Work selected for Cultural Heritage Museum, Tehran, Iran

• Art Work selected for Bahman Community Center, Tehran, Iran

• Art Work selected for the First Biannual of Iranian Painters, Contemporary Arts, Tehran, Iran

PUBLICATIONS: 
Author of the book “Three Millennia of Art and Architecture in Iran”, Include 160 pictures of paintings, Tehran, Iran, 2004