Mohammad Mardi, born in 1984 and an alumnus of the Faculty of Art and Architecture at Islamic Azad University, has devoted years to sculptural artistry. As a founding member of the Afrang Sculpture Studio, Mardi's artistic journey has been punctuated by active participation in numerous individual and group exhibitions.
An esteemed member of both the Sculptors Association and the Visual Arts Development Institute of Iran, Mardi's notable achievements include being the primary recipient of the 2000 award for cultural and artistic competitions in Tehran. In 2016, he garnered recognition as the best artist under 35 years of age at the 4th Biennale of Contemporary Sculpture in Tehran, solidifying his position in the art world. Subsequently, Mardi has continued to make significant contributions to the international art scene, participating in multiple biennials, such as the Wales Contemporary Arts Exhibition and the 5th International Peace Festival in 2016.
Mardi's inaugural solo exhibition took place at Banafsheh Gallery in 2006, marking a pivotal moment in his career. His global footprint expanded with participation in the world's ethnicities exhibition in 2014, and his sculpture found a place of honor in the Bishop's Palace during the Wales Contemporary Arts Exhibition.
The thematic core of Mardi's creations lies in the realm of conceptual arts, serving as metaphors for the human struggle. Confronting his pieces prompts a profound sense of resistance in the audience, symbolizing endurance until the very last moment—a sentiment further exemplified by his poignant orange balloon metaphor. Rooted in his immediate environment and societal conditions, Mardi's works reflect a poignant commentary on the human experience. In his reflections on the "Continence" series, he articulates, "In this universe, everything aligned with a person's desires and will brings sweetness and peace, sometimes at the cost of death or murder, dissuasion or persuasion, violence or kindness, resistance or surrender. Amidst these complexities, one's fortitude is tested, and oppression serves as a force that unveils the truth of one's existence."