Paria Goodarzi is an Iranian-born artist and social art practitioner, a member of UNESCO RILA Affiliated Artist network, and The Young Academy of Scotland. Paria studied BA (Hons) in Textile Design from the University of Science & Culture in Tehran, Sculpture & Environmental Art at Glasgow School of Art, and Master of Adult Education, Community Development & Youth Work at Glasgow University.

Paria’s artistic focus is on cultural and political transfers and translocations, as well as the contemporary human condition, cultural identity, and displacement. Through a multidisciplinary practice, Paria examines the formation and representation of identity, frequently incorporating collaborative, participatory, and socially engaged artworks.