Effie Dastyar

Biography

Effie Dastyar is an Iranian artist based in Melbourne, Australia.
As a kid, she was always interested in art. Effie got a Drawing and Painting certificate from “ Jahad University” in Tehran. She also studied with several experts and knowledgeable teachers such as “Abbas Katouzian” in Iran. She also got a degree in “English Studies-Literature” from “Wawasan University” in Malaysia. Effie did some research and essays related to art and art therapy, such as how to use art to make kids more creative, how art therapy can help migrant kids adapt to a new country, and how art can help us be mindful and calm.
Effie thinks that doing art is kind of similar to meditating. She believes that art opens a new window to a colourful world for her. Effie says that “art has taught me to never be afraid of making mistakes, because I’ve learnt to find a way to fix it”.

Effie Has attended several exhibition in Iran and Melbourne.
“Affordable Art Show” in Space2b Design – Dec 2021
“Our Shoes” exhibition in Space2b Design Gallery – March 2022
“Women” exhibition in Space2b Design Gallery – April 2022
“Melbourne International Flower & Garden show” – April 2023
Mid Year Box Hill Art Group – June 2022

Effie’s art is realistic and she tries to connect to the outside world with her inner feeling through art. She also likes painting still life and portrait.