Biography
Samaneh Ehsaninia was born in Ordibehesht 1363
(April-May 1984) in the city of Qa'en. Before a car accident in 1383 (2004) that resulted in her disability, she was actively
involved in various artistic fields such as photography, theater, and marquetry.
After the accident, she spent a significant period of time living in the Fiaz Bakhsh Disabled Rehabilitation Center in Mashhad.
In 1386 (2007), she began her studies in Social Sciences with a focus on research.
Samaneh started mouth painting in 1387 (2008), and in 1391 (2012), after becoming acquainted with
Master Taqizadeh, she pursued painting professionally. Towards the end of 1390 (2011), upon returning
to her father's home, she decided to prepare herself for independent living.
In addition to painting, Samaneh is active in storytelling, poetry, motivational speaking, and music (harmonica).
She is also the author of a collection of writings and paintings titled "Arghideh Deroon-e Man" (Orchid Inside Me).
Recognition and Awards:
Speaker at the International TED Seminar in Fall 2016 (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad).
Received the Congress of Successful Iranian Women Statue, Winter 2016 (Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran).
Received the Art Branding Statue, Winter 2017 (Niavaran Palace, Tehran).
Received a scholarship from the World Association for the Support of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists in Europe, 2018.
Learned harmonica at the Rahimi Nejad Harmonica School in Mashhad under the guidance of Master Rahimi Nejad.
Received a certificate of ISO 10668 Branding Training from DNW Austria under ASCB accreditation.
Won the Gold Star Award from the Star Artists page as the most active artist of 2020 in Mashhad.
Speaker at the first Human Movement Event in Mashhad, 28 Ordibehesht 1401 (May 17, 2022).
Speaker at the Golden Failures Conference at Milad Tower, Tehran, 30 Ordibehesht 1401 (May 19, 2022).