Sara Shamsavari
Sara Shamsavari is a British-Iranian interdisciplinary artist, photographer, designer and educator based in London. Early life and education Shamsavari was born in Tehran, Iran to Iranian parents, the year of the Islamic Revolution. At 16 months old, Shamsavari developed Wilms' tumor, a tumor of the kidneys. This, along with the impending persecution for their faith the family faced after the revolution, prompted the family to escape Iran. After seeking refuge in Brazil, for three months the family were granted asylum in Britain. Here Shamsavari was successfully cured of cancer at Great Ormond Street Hospital, an experience which later affected her work: "I hope to inspire people towards the message of love, equality and acceptance in this troubled world we live in." Sara attended Camberwell School of Art and Design and during her time there experimented with painting, drawing, mixed media and photography and film. She graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and won a place to study a Certificate of Higher Education in music production and development at the University of Westminster, where she graduated in 2005. Sara chose photography as the first of her professional endeavours for its ability to create an instant bond between the