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title: "ABOUT"
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date_modified: "2025-06-09T04:06:20+00:00"
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# ABOUT

ABOUT
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				My name is Amanda Kazemi, and I am a visual artist from Southern California. I primarily use graphite and charcoal to create my drawings, but I also enjoy experimenting with different mediums. I pull inspiration and direction from animals, plants, and the human figure. By entangling these inspirations, I explore topics such as existence, time, and the transience of human experience.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from San Diego State University and a Master&#8217;s of Fine Arts degree in Drawing from Laguna College of Art and Design. I&#8217;ve spent the last 15 years of my life as an arts educator working with students of all ages. I am passionate about bringing art into people&#8217;s lives, especially as a means of self-expression. Currently, I work at the collegiate level teaching subjects such as Art for Elementary, Drawing and Composition, and Color Theory.
Graphite and charcoal were among the first materials I used as a kid. It&#8217;s an accessible medium that has infinite expressions. Over the years, I&#8217;ve alternated between two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, utilizing charcoal and graphite throughout. There is so much more to delve into with these mediums and I continue to be impressed by its versatility. I&#8217;ve categorized my artwork into years so viewers can see where I&#8217;ve journeyed.

Contact Information
 Email: amandakazemi@gmail.comInstagram: @amandakazemiart
