Biography

Amir H. Toosi is an Iranian born artist, designer, and architectural researcher whose multidisciplinary practice explores the relationship between sculpture, architecture, material, and perception. Drawing from a family tradition of woodworking and a background that bridges art, design, and fabrication, his work investigates how geometry, pattern, and spatial experience shape the way we understand the world. Toosi received an MFA in Sculpture from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. Working across sculpture, installation, architectural thinking, and material experimentation, he combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary processes to create works that connect cultural memory, observation, and spatial experience. His work has been exhibited in solo, juried, and international exhibitions, and he has received recognition through awards, research funding, and academic honors. Alongside his studio practice, he has worked as an educator, fabrication specialist, museum assistant, and exhibition juror, reflecting a commitment to both making and teaching. His practice continues to investigate how material, geometry, and perception intersect across disciplines.