Biography

Golnaz Walamotamrd is a freelance artist based in Vienna, Austria. She initially studied Graphic Design and later pursued a degree in Art Education at the Applied Art University Vienna. Her work incorporates digital drawing techniques, handmade textures, and vibrant colors.

Since starting her career, Golnaz has worked with various international clients in editorial, publishing, and design. Her portfolio includes illustrations for newspapers, the design and illustration of children’s books, and a health calendar for a kidney foundation. She is also involved in a special project for dialysis patients, addressing health-related themes in her work.

She is Self-employed, freelance artist and graphic designer, Since starting her career, Golnaz has worked with various international clients in editorial, publishing, and design. Her portfolio includes illustrations for newspapers, the design and illustration of children’s books, and a health calendar for a kidney foundation. She is also involved in a special project for dialysis patients, addressing health-related themes in her work.

As a member of IG Bildende Kunst, Golnaz has participated in numerous exhibitions and has been recognized with several awards:

Poster Exhibition “The Culture of Peace and Dialogue Between Civilizations” (2001): Organized by UNICEF, her work was rated as “high and brilliant.”
Winner of the Photo Competition “Stadtkultur” (WKO, Vienna, 2019).
Juror: For the children’s painting competitions “Hemophilia Disease” and “Health and Art Festival.”
Group Exhibitions: Including “Kelile O Demneh” and “The Stories from 1001 Nights” at various artist galleries, and an art fair in Bremen, Germany.
Illustration Exhibition “Hundert Kunstwerke der Freiheit” (Diplomatische Akademie Vienna, 2021).
Painting Exhibitions: Such as “Hidden Reserves” (Hufak, Student Union of the University of Applied Arts Vienna) and “Art in Isolation” (Columbia University, New York, 2021).
ENDOXƎ. Fragmentierte Identität (Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna, 2023).
Biennale Venice, Giardini, 2024.