Mahsa Attaran
Mahsa Attaran
Mahsa Attaran is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Shiraz, Iran, specializing in photography. Her practice seamlessly blends conceptual fine art with commercial photography, drawing on a decade of experience across diverse creative fields.
Mahsa earned her B.S. in Anesthesiology from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences as a distinguished graduate, where she first discovered her passion for photography and taught herself the craft. She later established her own cozy, creative studio, Teamcheh, in Shiraz, where she shared her knowledge with aspiring photographers. When the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world, Mahsa decided to broaden her vision and pursue photography academically.
She began her graduate studies at the University of North Dakota before transferring to the University of Connecticut, where she will graduate in May 2025 with an MFA in Studio Arts, concentrating in photography.
Mahsa collaborates with brands and businesses across various industries, including fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, and food, offering product photography and retouching services that reflect each client's vision. Her approach prioritizes careful attention to detail and a genuine understanding of the story behind each project.
Her work has been featured in publications such as Hyperallergic and exhibited at Dumbo Open Studios in Brooklyn, Windsor Art Center, Iranian Artists Forum, and the Iranian Art Museum. She has also received recognition from industry leaders, including the Vogue Talent Competition.
Grounded in themes of culture, identity, and societal narratives, Mahsa's practice bridges personal exploration with client-driven projects, seeking to create images that resonate with authenticity and purpose.
Rooted in a deep love for heritage and family, my interdisciplinary practice is shaped by distance from Iran. Since leaving, my appreciation has heightened for everyday moments — the scent of home-cooked meals by maman, my baba’s hands, and my studio, TeamCheh, which we built as a family. This separation has deepened my responsibility toward my homeland, which has sharpened since the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom uprising. My work celebrates culture while critiquing patriarchal systems, situating criticism as an act of care. I believe in art’s power to confront injustice, cultivate empathy, and challenge cultural silences while highlighting resilience and beauty. Inspiring even one person to question injustice is a step toward meaningful change.