Abdolhamid Pazoki is a painter and art educator known for his abstract expressionist style. His artistic journey began at the Tehran Academy of Fine Arts, followed by studies at the School of Decorative Arts in Tehran, where he earned a bachelor's degree in painting in 1983. After teaching at Isfahan University of Arts, he pursued further education at Complutense University of Madrid, graduating with a master's degree in painting and later completing his Ph.D. in 2006. Concurrently, he lectured at Islamic Azad University and Soore University.
Pazoki's career as an exhibitor started in 1985 with his first solo exhibition at Negin Gallery in Tehran. He continued to exhibit internationally, including at Nolde Gallery in Madrid, and in galleries across Iran and Spain such as Assar, Shirin, Etemad, Salabrieva, Summer Marbella, and Infantas. His works are also featured in museum collections such as the Museum of Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands, the Museum of Miro in Madrid, and the Museum of Fine Arts in the municipality of Ion, Spain.
His paintings are characterized by abstract expressionism, often featuring a white background overlaid with vibrant gray brushstrokes extending from the corners of the canvas. Subtle chromatic touches, such as yellow or purple, are strategically placed within this achromatic framework. Some of Pazoki's works take on a morphological aspect, blurring the line between abstraction and representation. According to Pakbaz, "His recent paintings hover between abstraction and representation, transforming depictions like flower-filled vases into spots and fluid lines."
Critics like Hossein-Ali Zabehi have noted the emotional depth of Pazoki's art, describing it as an exploration of nostalgia and silence: "I believe that art is born from pain. The past, or nostalgia, permeates the silence and speaks loudest when we dare to immerse ourselves in it. Pazoki expertly delves into this depth and extracts its resonant tones."
In addition to painting, Pazoki has ventured into other artistic mediums, such as aesthetic photography focusing on censorship in 2010 and neon installations called "capturing moments of glory" in 2011. His diverse artistic explorations continue to enrich his creative journey.