Today we’d like to introduce you to Farzad Golpayegani
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’m a musician and visual artist who has also built a career as an art director.
As a musician and producer, I have released nine solo albums, several EPs, and collaborations. I play electric guitar and a few other instruments, and I write and produce my music.
In visual arts, I paint and draw in both traditional and digital formats. My style is close to Surrealism and Expressionism, with a whimsical and dream-like look.
As I mentioned earlier, my full-time job is as an Art Director, working on a variety of projects within the marketing team.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Of course, I have faced a lot of obstacles along the way. I moved from my home country because of censorship and limitations, and had to rebuild my career a few times. Throughout the years, I have often found myself starting over again. Being active in multiple artistic fields, I have received countless rejections. However, I consider these experiences invaluable, as they have helped me gain a better understanding of what I want to do with my life, and ultimately put me on a path that I believe is successful.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I believe what sets me apart is being multi-disciplinary, combining traditional and modern elements in my art and music. Many artists dabble in other fields as hobbies, but that’s not the case for me. While I might not work on both music and art every day, I consider myself a professional in both areas. Another characteristic of my work is its detailed and complex nature. My music, which is progressive metal and fusion, features technical solos, compositions, and arrangements. In visual arts, my paintings and drawings, though surreal and intuitive, are mostly detail-oriented and have a realistic look, often taking a long time to complete.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I believe I took my biggest risk when I first moved from my home country. Although I had plans, the process was not clear or guaranteed in any way. That was over 16 years ago. More recently, within the last six years, I have switched multiple jobs. While I have gradually made a lot of progress, it was unclear and risky each time I started a new role. Although it is inconvenient to get used to a new workplace, environment, and, in my case, industry, each time I started a new role, it has been eye-opening. I believe it has given me a much better understanding and broadened my horizons. It’s almost like a vacation and adventure. By putting yourself in unfamiliar situations, getting lost, and trying to find your way while enjoying the experience, you develop more tolerance and open your mind. So, although those risks felt uneasy at the time, I’m happy I took them and regret nothing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.farzadonline.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/farzadonline/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farzadonline
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/farzadart
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/farzadonline
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/farzadonline
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BDEfxWlzHxp6eQDtXrx10
