Biography

Golnaz Walamotamrd is a freelance artist based in Vienna, Austria. She began her studies in Graphic Design and later earned a degree in Art Education from the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Her artistic practice combines different techniques with vibrant colors, often inspired by nature, personal experiences, and everyday life.
Health is a recurring theme in her work. Drawing from her own life and observations, Golnaz creates visually expressive pieces that reflect both personal and collective aspects of physical and emotional health. Her art frequently explores the connection between the human body, the environment, and lived experience.
As a self-employed creative professional, she has worked with a wide range of international clients in editorial, publishing, and design. Her portfolio includes illustrations for newspapers, children’s book design and illustration, and a health calendar created for a kidney foundation.
Golnaz is a member of IG Bildende Kunst and has participated in numerous exhibitions. Her work has been recognized with several awards.
This is a curated selection of exhibitions and recognitions from Golnaz Walamotamrd’s artistic career:
2024:
Biennale Venice, Fragmentierte Identität Film
Richtig oder Falsch (Photography), Angewandte Festival
Air of Change, Researchers Talks,Angewandte Festival
2023:
ENDOXƎ. Fragmentierte Identität Ceramic, Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna
2022:
Winner of the Photo Competition, Fotowettbewerb „Lebenswertes Wien“
2021:
Illustration Exhibition “Hundert Kunstwerke der Freiheit”Illustration, Diplomatic Academy Vienna
Pocket Equality, Illustration Exhibition (Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna)
Painting Exhibitions:”Hidden Reserves”, Hufak, University of Applied Arts Vienna
Painting Exhibitions”Art in Isolation”, Columbia University, New York
2019:
Winner of the Photo Competition “Stadtkultur”, WKO, Vienna
Juror: Children’s Painting Competitions “Hemophilia Disease” and “Health and Art Festival”
2017: Group Illustration Exhibition, Iranian Famous Faces, Elahe Gallery, Tehran
2016: Group Illustration Exhibition, Wonder World, Aria Gallery, Tehran
2015: Group Illustration Exhibition, Swing Swing, Niavaran Gallery, Tehran
2014: Group Illustration Exhibition, Modernity, Arasbaran Gallery, Tehran
2013:
Panchatantra, Group Illustration Exhibition, Tabestan Gallery, Iran Artists House, Tehran
10 Years Illustration, Group Exhibition, Aria Gallery, Tehran
2012: Group Illustration Exhibition, 1001 Nights, Iran Artists House, Tehran
2010:
Group Illustration Exhibition, Hanse Art, Bremen, Germany
Group Illustration Exhibition, Momayez Gallery, Iran Artists House, Tehran
2009:
Group Illustration Exhibition, Laleh Gallery, Tehran
Group Illustration Exhibition, Arasbaran Gallery, Tehran
2004: Group Painting Exhibition, Laleh Gallery, Tehran
2003: Painting Exhibition, Cafe Aks, Tehran
2002: Sketching Biennial, Atashzad & Barg Gallery, Tehran
2001:Poster Exhibition “The Culture of Peace and Dialogue Among Civilizations”, organized by UNICEF (Rated as “High and Brilliant”)