Razieh Mirzaee has lived in Northern Ireland since arriving here in February 2023 alongside her brothers and sisters. The family previously lived in Iran , before settling in Antrim . Moving to Northern Ireland has allowed Razieh the opportunity to be creative and make pieces of art, something she feels she would not be able to do under the Taliban’s regime.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Speaking to the Newtownabbey Times, Razieh, who showcased some of her artwork recently at Garden Show Ireland 2024, stated: “I still have family in Iran and my mother's family is in Afghanistan. The regime does not allow rights for women and girls are not allowed to go to school.
Music and arts are also forbidden and many people get punishment if caught doing these things. “I have always been interested in art and used to draw. “I draw acrylic paintings on stones and pieces of wood and make them as decorative art or necklaces, earrings, et cetera and also I am interested in painting nature and animals on canvas.
“I love nature and animals and painting them brings me peace. “Before migrating here, I had never received any support from any country or organization, whether in Iran or from Afghanistan. I did not think it was possible to be a woman artist.
Advertisement Advertisement "However, now I have my first opportunity in life to showcase what I feel .
