Taraneh Dana is an Iranian visual artist based in the UK whose practice explores belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexity. Working primarily with clay, alongside wood, sound, and performance, she creates sculptural and participatory works that weave together personal experience with wider cultural histories.
Her ceramic practice is rooted in the slow, tactile process of hand-building, using the material’s fragility and endurance as metaphors for the shifting nature of identity in exile. Through installations, performative elements, and community-engaged projects, her work invites audiences into intimate and reflective encounters that open space for dialogue around connection, resilience, freedom, and the stories we carry.
Since relocating to the UK in 2021, Taraneh has continued to develop a practice grounded in storytelling and human connection. She received her MA in Painting from the University of the Arts London and has exhibited widely, including at NAE Open 23 where she was awarded The Judge’s Award. Her community-focused projects include events at Wysing Arts Centre and participation in Migration Matters Festival, reflecting her commitment to building spaces where overlooked narratives can be seen, shared, and acknowledged.
