An Inlay on Wood Master Artist

Daryoush Ababaf is a gifted Persian artist who was born in 1964 in Tehran, Iran. His German mother, a descendant of a long line of artists and art patrons, fostered Daryoush’s talent as a child. He then received technical training in the workshops held by the Iranian Ministry of Culture under the supervision of the most reputable art masters. There he became familiar with other Iranian traditional arts Such as Xylography, Signet, Toreutics and Miniature.

Today, Daryoush is highly recognized for his major contributions to the art of “Inlay-on-wood” by eliminating “drawings” from, and adding 3D effect (embossing) to his works. Art Enthusiasts from around the world have repeatedly admired this excellent distinction. A CNN report back in 1996 described his work as “unrivaled”, and the Iranian Minister of Culture honored him as an “Iranian Master of Art”. Daryoush himself describes his work as “... an effort to reveal the secrets of the wood's life”.

Daryoush has participated in numerous domestic and international exhibitions. Following are the most internationally recognized exhibitions in which his work have been well received and admired:

- “ITB Exhibition," Berlin, Germany (1992)

- “Art Exhibition," Doha, Qatar (1993)

- “Florence Handicraft exhibition," Florence, Italy (1994)

- “Iran Art Exhibition," Doha, Qatar (1997)

- “Munich Handicraft Exhibition," Munich, Germany (1998)

- “Art Exhibition," Kuwait (1999)

- “World Contemporary Art," Hollywood, CA (2002)

- “The 18th International Autumn Trade Fair," Dubai (2004)

- “Design in Wood," San Diego, CA (2000-2007)

- “Texas Woodworking Show," Dallas, TX (2005)

- “Dallas International Market," WTC, TX (2005)

- “Home & Interior Design Show," Frisco, TX (2005)

- “Good Morning Texas," WFAA Ch. News 8, TX (2005)

- “Art & Framing Showcase," New York, NY (2005)

- “Persian New Year Festival," Plano Center, TX (2006-2007)

- “Wildflower," Richardson’s Art & Music Festival, TX (2006)

- “Dallas City Arts," Dallas Arts District, TX (2006-2007)

- “The 3rd Annual Maryhill Museum," Puyallup, WA (2006)

- “Cottonwood Art Festival," Richardson, TX (2005-2006)

- "Woodworks Show," Springfield, MA; and Ontario, CA (2007)

Memberships:

- “Fine Woodworkers” Association, San Diego, CA

- “Northwest Wood Carvers” Association, Puyallup, WA

Daryoush is also known as the artist who inconspicuously embeds his signature somewhere in his works. He believes he is giving an added incentive to the viewers to discover his workmanship.

Daryoush has recently moved to the United States and is residing in Dallas, Texas. He will be more than happy to recive your comments about his workmanship.

Please visit www.DaryoushAbabaf.com for more information.