Ardalan Mirhadi is a visual artist and sculptor whose practice is defined by the core principle of transformation. Working across sculpture, installation, and painting, he explores the infinite possibilities of form, material, and process, investigating how simple origins evolve into complex existences.

At the heart of his work lies a fascination with the journey of becoming. Whether working with industrial remnants or digital fabrication, Ardalan approaches each creation as a series of iterations. In this process, every iteration matters—not merely as a step toward a final result, but as a complete manifestation with its own independent identity. Much like the diverse creatures of the natural world, each stage of his work carries its own inherent strengths and vulnerabilities.

His intuitive, hands-on approach allows forms to emerge gradually, finding a delicate balance between chaos and order. By embracing the traces of a material’s previous life and the unique characteristics of each iteration, Ardalan invites viewers to reconsider conventional ideas of perfection and permanence. His work is a persistent exploration of mindful creation, reminding us that beauty and value are found in the continuous, imperfect flow of transformation.



UMCOMING
2026 |   14 August - 25 September Unrest
Solo Exhibition Kunstgalerie Spitzbart und Bracke Essen, Germany



CHRONOLOGY
2025 | December Advent Exhibition
open studio Studio Ardalan Mirhadi Essen, Germany


2025 | October Essen Light Festival
Light installation Studio Ardalan Mirhadi Essen, Germany


2025 | September Kunstspur
open studio Studio Ardalan Mirhadi Essen, Germany


2025 | September Open House Essen
open studio Studio Ardalan Mirhadi Essen, Germany


2025 | July Studio Opening
open studio Studio Ardalan Mirhadi Essen, Germany


2024 | December Atelier Werkschau
group exhibition Atelierhaus Hövelstr.   Essen, Germany


2024 | September Open House Essen
open studio & workshop Atelierhaus Hövelstr.   Essen, Germany