Sahar Doraki is a devoted and expressive painter whose creative journey began early in life. She first explored the knife painting technique under the guidance of Mr. Shahir, a respected Iranian artist, before refining her realist painting skills with mentorship from Rahim Navasi, one of Iran’s most acclaimed realist painters.
In late 2009, Sahar moved to Malaysia, immersing herself in the region’s rich artistic heritage. There, she studied Batik painting under master artist Mr. Sam Karuna and porcelain painting with internationally recognised artist Mrs. Nazli Kim Rozali. During this time, she also taught oil painting and completed numerous commissioned works.
Her artistic path continued in 2016 when she relocated to Australia. Inspired by the country’s natural landscapes and multicultural environment, she held her first Australian exhibition at the Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery in 2019.
A move to Darwin deepened her appreciation of multicultural influences before she settled in regional Queensland in 2021. There, she held a successful solo exhibition at the Lapunyah Art Gallery in Chinchilla in 2023. Later that year, she moved to Melbourne, where she continues to expand her creative practice.
Sahar’s work is rooted in realism but enriched with cultural motifs and expressive brushwork. Drawing inspiration from nature and the diverse cultures she has encountered, she blends traditional oil techniques with contemporary elements to create evocative paintings that invite viewers to explore beauty, connection, and layered storytelling.
Memberships:
• Member, Victorian Artists Society
• Member, Heidelberg Artists Society
• Honorary Member, Painting Field, Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art, Iran
Exhibitions:
2025
• ‘Magic Of Art’ Group Exhibition, Loft 275 Gallery, Ivanhoe Library, VIC (August)
• Solo Exhibition, Eaglemont Artisan Hub – Eaglemont, VIC (May)
2023
• Solo Exhibition, Lapunyah Art Gallery – Chinchilla, QLD (March)
• Group Exhibition, Heidelberg Artists Society – Heidelberg, VIC (July–November)
2019-2021
• Solo Exhibition, Iwan Art Gallery – New Farm, QLD (March)
• Group Exhibition, Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery – Brisbane, QLD
2010-2014
• Group Exhibition, City Art Gallery – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Solo Exhibition, Segaris Art Centre, Publica – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007–2003
• Solo Exhibition, Atashzad Gallery – Tehran, Iran (2007)
• Group Exhibition, Vali Gallery – Tehran, Iran (2007)
• Solo Exhibition, Mojdeh Gallery – Tehran, Iran (2006)
• Solo Exhibition, Haft Samar Gallery – Tehran, Iran (2005)
• Private Exhibition, Sheis Gallery – Tehran, Iran (2003)
Qualifications and Worksop:
• Shaking it up, Field to Studio – January 2025 by David Dibble