Ali Sabet

b. 1976, Iran

Ali Sabet graduated from Cal State Fullerton in the field of Communications/Advertising in 1998 and quickly found himself in the world of big Advertising. He founded Sabet Brands, a branding agency, shortly after leaving the ad shop. He's spent the last two decades building wonderful brands with appreciative and aware customers. He's keeping his art world and his branding job in sync.

Sabet has often painted in addition to his branding agency. He had little interest in learning how to paint specific objects; it was just a way for him to unwind and avoid the stresses of life. Initially, it was about negative feelings like angst and anxiety. His work evolved over time to include expressions of devotion, appreciation, and source energy. He enjoys playing with a variety of media and materials. He discovered that Japanese brushes and Sumi Ink were at the heart of his work's fluidity, explosiveness, and expressiveness. The artist was able to master continuous fluid motions with expressive strokes thanks to this new medium. When he paints, he is still linked. Brushes and medium are extensions of the artist's body, allowing him to convey the energy that flows with passion and love.

Sabet was invited to present his work at the Tokyo International Art Show in 2016, which was a life-changing experience for him. It also confirmed his intrinsic relation to Japan's land, culture, and people, as evidenced by his work.