BIO

Born in Iran, Sepideh Foroutan is both a cancer research scientist and visual artist whose work explores the intersection of science, emotion, and human experience. Her passion for art began in childhood, experimenting with oil paints, watercolor, pencil, and charcoal. Though her path eventually led to a PhD in cancer research, the longing for art never left her. The microscopic beauty she encountered as a scientist kept drawing her back to the canvas.

As an Iranian woman shaped by life in Iran, migration to Australia, and now the United States, Sepideh infuses her art with her layered experiences of resilience, displacement, and identity, expressed through her distinctive scientific lens.

Sepideh’s paintings have appeared on the cover of a scientific journal and have been exhibited in several group shows. Her unique approach to blending science and art has also been featured in Magnify Magazine’s STEM Arts Corner, where she was interviewed by STEM Sisters about her work and journey.

Artist statement
My work lives at the intersection of science and emotion. I translate the hidden beauty of the microscopic world into visual narratives that speak to our shared human experiences. Through this lens, I explore resilience within fragility, beauty within struggle, and connection within displacement. Science becomes not just a tool for understanding, but a language of feeling—one that reflects the complex, layered experiences that shape us. I hope my art invites all who stand at the edge of change, to find hope where they least expect it.

This journey is rooted in curiosity, healing, and connection, and I invite you to be part of it. Please reach out; whether to share your thoughts, explore a collaboration, or simply exchange stories.

Exhibitions
· 60BYSIXTYFOR60: End of Year Showcase Exhibition, RED Gallery, Melbourne, Australia (Dec 2023)
· Group Exhibition, Mentative Art Gallery, Melbourne, Australia (Nov 2023)
· REDtrospective Group Exhibition, RED Gallery, Melbourne, Aaustralia (Dec 2022)

Publications
· Interview with STEMSisters for Magnify magazine’s STEM Arts Corner (Dec 2023)

Journal Cover
· Cancer Immunology Research, Volume 9, Issue 10, (Oct 2021)

Collaborations
Served as Scientific Expert for the Cancer ARt Project, called ‘Immunokru’ by Excite Science (Apr 2022)