Kambiz Sharif, a Vancouver-based arst, stands at the helm of the Sharif Sculpture art foundry in Maple Ridge and

Dream Green Gallery in Squamish. Born in the culturally rich city of Tabriz, Iran, in 1978, Kambiz embarked on his arsc

odyssey as a painter, soon evolving into the capvang world of sculpture. His journey commenced with the dynamic

interplay of lines on canvas, but a profound desire to breathe life into three-dimensional forms soon took root.

A graduate of the esteemed Mirak Arts School in Tabriz, Kambiz later established himself in Tehran, opening a studio

where he immersed himself fully in the world of sculpture. Ulizing form as a medium to convey his thoughts and

emoons, he founded his sculptural school in 2001, offering classes in clay, wood, stone, and metal.

In 2009, Kambiz undertook a bold leap across connents to Vancouver, Canada, marking the incepon of a new chapter

in his arsc career. Seng up an art studio in Maple Ridge, he expanded his influence by founding a bronze casng

foundry in 2014. Under his adept guidance, a diverse team of skilled professionals collaborates to produce high-quality

sculptural projects and public art pieces, further solidifying his posion in the internaonal art scene.

Kambiz’s abstract works serve as a testament to his intricate conceptual ideas, drawing inspiraon from the expansive

social landscape, everyday life, and meless beauty. Installaons hold a disnct place in his arsc repertoire,

transforming spaces into theatrical sengs that playfully engage the audience. Many of his installaons respond to

social events, propelled by his belief that what touches the heart should be shared with the world.

Beyond gallery spaces, Kambiz acvely contributes to the public art sphere, craing sculptures for urban spaces that

seamlessly integrate with their surroundings. His creaons invite viewers to reflect on their relaonships with natural

and built environments, encouraging a rediscovery of life, existence, and consciousness. In collaboraon with his life

partner, architect, and designer, Shahrzad Khatami, he made the decision to establish and showcase a collecon of his

and their personal assortment of other arsts’ work at Dream Green Gallery. This visionary iniave resulted in the

creaon of an immersive studio, boasng a unique design and featuring a curated seasonal collecon of local and

internaonal arsts’ pieces.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kambiz has garnered numerous accolades, including the first-place prize in the Third

Tehran Sculpture Biennial in 2002 and was honored with a one-year scholarship at Cité de l’Art in Paris. Addionally, he

earned a diploma in Arts from the Ministry of Arts and Culture in 2003 and the Diploma of Courageous Ideas in Art

from the Fourth Tehran Sculpture Biennial in 2004. Kambiz’s works have adorned both solo and group exhibions in

galleries worldwide and have found a cherished place in the collecons of numerous art enthusiasts and museums. His

arsc legacy connues to evolve, inspiring contemplaon and dialogue across borders and cultures.