Mona Pad, a contemporary sculptor born in Tehran, was deeply influenced by her family's artistic background—her father's involvement in documentary and animation production kindled her early interest in art. At the age of fourteen, she enrolled in the School of Art and Literature for Children and Teenagers, where she began learning piano and choir. By seventeen, she had joined the ensemble of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra.

In 2000, Pad pursued her passion further by enrolling at Al-Zahra University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design. This field, which involved constructing objects and experimenting with various materials, sparked her initial interest in sculpture. Her artistic journey took a significant turn in 2006 when she attended Parviz Tanavoli's sculpture course at Mah-e-Mehr Gallery upon his return to Iran. Under Tanavoli's mentorship, Pad delved deeper into sculpture, particularly drawn to his poetic approach and innovative techniques like the "reverse technique," which focuses on molding negative spaces to enhance the sculptural form.

Pad's sculptures debuted in a group exhibition at Assar Gallery in 2006, followed by her first solo exhibition at Golestan Gallery in 2010. Over the years, she collaborated with renowned galleries such as Etemad, Shirin, and Azad Art Gallery showcasing her works both individually and in group exhibitions.

Despite her consistent exploration of materiality and space, Pad's sculptures have explored diverse themes over different periods. Some depict portraits with both overt and subtle references to the human form, while others delve into abstract compositions inspired by spatial discoveries and pure forms. In another phase of her career, she created a series of sculptures inspired by the aesthetics of machinery and mechanical parts.