We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ayrin Ghaibpour. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ayrin below.
Ayrin, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
By the time I finished middle school, I knew. Though enrolled in Tehran’s best academic school, my heart belonged to art. The moment school ended, I’d rush back to my drawings and violin. Realizing this, I changed schools, attending a conservatory and then Tehran’s art university.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My BFA in Graphic Design from Tehran’s Art University laid the foundation, but my heart truly resonated with the whimsical world of illustration and puppetry. Growing up, my father, a theater and puppet theater director, and my uncles, children’s book illustrators, had instilled in me a deep appreciation for visual storytelling. I then explored puppetry myself, eventually teaching it to young children. Witnessing the joy and laughter I brought to their lives confirmed my creative path. Upon immigrating to the US, I discovered the captivating artistry of stop-motion, a medium that perfectly blends my passions. I’m immensely proud of the dedication and discipline that have allowed me to pursue these dreams.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
The animations done by studio Ghibli and the great artist Hayao Miyazaki and also the books illustrated by the great Iranian illustrator and graphic designer Morteza Momayez inspired and impacted me as an artist.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Through my art and teaching, I seek to bring joy and create a more bearable world for audiences of all ages
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.ayringharibpour.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayrin.in.wonderland/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayrin-gharibpour/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ayringharibpour
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Ayrin Gharibpour