MAHNAZ
YAZDANI

Cartoonist, Illustrator and Animation Director
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Animation

`“I began my career as a traditional 2D animator in 2001, working on various short animations and TV series in roles such as animator, character designer, storyboard artist, and director. Now, I am more eager to write scripts and direct projects.

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Direction And Animate

I have been 2D animator in more than twenty projects including short ones and tv series from 2001 since then. For many years, I created animations on paper, then transitioned to frame-by-frame animation using Toon Boom Harmony software. After receiving my MA in Animation in 2013, I began directing short animations

Scriptwrite

“I have been writing scripts for kids’ TV animation series and my own short animations for over 10 years. Most of my scripts and stories are humorous, much like the majority of my artworks.”

Cartoon

 “I have worked as an editorial cartoonist for many years, contributing to newspapers, magazines, and websites. My cartoons cover a wide range of topics, including social, environmental, and political issues. Some of my cartoons have gone viral and received national and international awards. You can find a collection of my most recent cartoons on the Cartoon Movement website, which is linked in my Linktree under contact information.”

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First-Prize--11th-Tehran-International-Cartoon-Bienneial---Iran-2017
Excellent prize “ International women cartoonists award” France-2019-france
Special-prize-second-national-'season-of-cartooon'-cartoon-Festival-Iran-2022
Excellent-prize-“13th-Urziceni-Festival-in-Romania-2019

Solo Cartoon exhibition, Isfahan, 2005

In 2005 I held my first solo exhibition, featuring a collection of cartoons covering various subjects. These works represented my initial endeavors in the realm of cartoon art and were well-received by audiences across a wide range of age groups. This milestone marked the beginning of my journey in showcasing my creative expressions through the medium of cartoons.

Solo Cartoon exhibition, Oslo,2019

In 2019, a two-week solo exhibition in Oslo, Norway, curated by Firuz Kutel, featured 40 of my cartoons created from 2013 to 2019.

Illustration

I began my professional illustration career in 2017, focusing initially on children’s books. Over time, my work expanded beyond books to include editorial illustrations and participation in various cultural and artistic events. This diverse range of activities has allowed me to develop my skills and explore different avenues within the field, and I continue to actively pursue these opportunities.

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Editorial

My work in this field encompasses a diverse range of projects, including individual illustrations and series commissioned by both local and international magazines, personal websites, and various companies. These works cover a wide array of subjects, demonstrating my ability to adapt and create engaging visuals for a multitude of purposes and audiences.

Exhibitions

“nowroz apples” illustration event

In march 2020, Isfahan Municipality invited a number of illustrators to design their designs on more than a hundred large apple-shaped sculptures with the spring theme of Nowruz celebration. These apples were placed in different parts of the city. My project deals with the blooming of flowers and the excitement of children watching them.

An engaging aspect of my work involves live performances in urban settings, particularly during artistic events and commissions by the Isfahan Municipality. These projects often focus on urban themes, social issues, or the enhancement of public spaces, allowing me to use my art to engage directly with the community and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the city.

“Dreams of children”

Contemporary art Museum of Isfahan held an art event with the theme of children’s work and their dreams in August 1998 with the presence of more than a hundred illustrators. In this event, artists create their works in the urban space in front of the eyes of passers-by. Then the works became medicine and my work won the third place among producted art works. In this work, I tried to show that these children have the same needs as all children. For example, the need to learn and read books

“Planting Trees” illustration event

In an art event, Isfahan Municipality called on artists to create works centered on trees and plants on the National Sewing Day. My work deals with the effect of the existence of plants in the apartment on children’s mood.