Beautiful IRAN!

PrizeOfficial Selection in Illustrate (graphic)
CompanyVaziri Studio
University/SchoolUniversity of Maryland, College Park
ArtistAlireza Vaziri Rahimi
CategoryProfessional
ClientPeople of Iran
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Throughout this project, I tried to illustrate the beauty of my homeland, Iran, and the brutality of what's happening there. Pictures that can be used as ads to attract tourists stand in contrast with freedom fighters' faces. I did this poster series out of respect for the victims of the 2022 protests. The government has cracked down on protesters. Tens of thousands have been arrested. Hundreds have been beaten, shot and killed, some as young as 11 years old. In the name of WOMEN, LIFE, and FREEDOM, they bravely rebelled against this ruthless regime.

Bio
Alireza Vaziri Rahimi is a designer, creative director, and educator. He is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and has been an Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Maryland, College Park. Alireza holds an MFA in Design from the University of California, Davis, and a BFA in Design from the Tehran University of Art. He is a multidisciplinary designer utilizing visual storytelling and interactive media to promote social change with design.