Our Team
Born in Iran, 1980, Tima Jam was brought up in the southern Iranian town of Bushehr. From an early age, Tima developed a passion and interest in the fine arts, beginning her career as a painter before going on to study history of art. Fuelled by a determination to enhance and expand the contemporary art scene in the Middle East, Tima founded Bushehr’s very first art gallery and institute at just 19 years old. Tima spent the next few years working and travelling overseas, building experience and gaining cultural exposure. In 2008, Tima arrived in Malaysia, researching and teaching her own passion in Asian art before relocating to Croatia in 2013.
After obtaining her PhD in strategy management, Tima founded Blue Rhino Art Consultancy in 2016, launching branches in Turkey and Iran. Being well-aware of the lack of representation for minority ethnic groups in the art world, Blue Rhino was established with the intention of providing homegrown artistic talent with a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Now based in London, Tima doesn’t limit herself globally, and thoroughly believes that good art exists wherever you can find it. With 20 years worth of experience as a gallerist, art director, and curator, Tima is continually devoted to her aim of discovering and representing both emerging and established global artists, at the heart of which is her own love and passion for the arts.
Marjan joined Blue Rhino Art Consultancy in 2020. She has accumulated 12 years worth of experience as a sales director and is a specialist in marketing and PR. Marjan’s determination and devotion to her career is fuelled by her own passion and love for the arts.
Priscilla was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia and moved to London for her studies. She is currently pursuing her undergraduates degree in BA History of Art in Goldsmiths’ University of London. Growing up as a fine artist, Priscilla focuses mainly on realistic drawing and painting, with her research mostly based on the effects of colonialism in art history as well as in the contemporary art world. She is also passionate in celebrating the arts of the East, and of indigenous cultures.
I was born in Mauritius and moved to England in 2016 to purse my tertiary studies. After completing a Joint Honours Bachelor in Art & Design and Psychology at the University of Worcester, where I developed a studio practice in painting and sculpture, I enrolled in a master’s degree in Art Museum and Gallery Studies at the University of Leicester. There, I focused my dissertation research on the perception of art mainly contemporary public art sculptures by the public which triggered my interest to actively my art accessible to a greater audience. Now, I am living in London where I endeavor to pursue a creative career where I could bring the arts closer to the public.
Eleanor was born in London and is a recent History of Art graduate from the University of Manchester. Having studied a range of art movements and genres, it is contemporary art that she is drawn to. Her studies were therefore grounded in the topic of women in contemporary art and the subjective nature of beauty and aesthetics. Eleanor is now living in London and is working as an intern at Blue Rhino Art Consultancy.
Daniel J. A. Opolot is a practicing Fine Artist, and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Loughborough University, England, in Fine Art. His practice is rooted in exploring landscapes and identity through emulsion, etching, and aquatint printings; the years he has dedicated to its study and research has lent to his strong knowledge in contemporary, and 20th Century art history.
Born in Iraqi-Kurdistan, Ahwa grew up in Scotland before moving to London where she now lives and works as an illustrator, editor, and assistant coordinator for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy. After obtaining her undergraduate degree in Illustration & Visual Media at LCC, she then went on to study MA Philosophy, specialising in aesthetics. By combining both her interests in art and philosophy, she conceptually and creatively explores how critical theory and contemporary art practice intertwine. Ahwa is deeply interested in finding a niche between the cross-pollination of cultures, ideas, and abilities that has shaped her practice today.
Damla gained her undergraduate degree in painting at Ankara Anatolian Fine Arts High School where she graduated first in her class. Between the years of 2013 and 2017, she studied at Marmara University in the department of painting, and spent a semester in Wroclaw, Poland. Apart from creating her own artworks, Damla also works with the art group Numune, established by her and 5 other artists. Her works consist of embroidery pieces and installations in which which she explores the memories of her childhood.
Paria graduated from the English Translation department of Tabriz Azad University and is currently studying BA Sculpture at Marmara Fine Arts University. She has participated in several art events, fairs, and voluntary museum jobs. She has been working as an art coordinator with Blue Rhino Art consultancy since 2018, aiming to promote both homegrown and international contemporary artists.
Sajjad graduated from UCNA in Visual Communication Design, where he specialised in graphics. He received his postgraduate degree in Animation from Soore University of Art. He is deeply interested in the digital arts, including CGI, motion graphics and 3D design. He is also passionate about design and new media, such as AR (augmented reality) and 3d video mapping.
• M.A. in Animation Direction
• B.A. in Visual Communication Design
• Professional Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator & Motion Designer, Since 2001.
• Manager of Soore Animation Association, 2016-2018.
• Director of the Bang Poyai Animation Festival, 2018.
• Top Level Designer in 99designs.com, Since 2011
• Member of Iranian Motion Graphics Designer Association.
• Member of ASIFA Iran.
• Winner in International Motion Arts Awards 1, USA, 2012.
• Screen show in International Motion Festival Cyprus, 2013.
• Official Selected in 10th Fajr International Visual Arts Festival, 2018
Nazli Naserifard is an Iranian artist who works for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy as a graphic designer.
Meysam Oliyaei is a graphic designer who lives and works in Iran. Upon creating the design of the logo, Meysam works for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy as a graphic designer.
Burçe Saraçoğlu is a Turkish curator, born in Istanbul in 1995. In 2018, she gained her degree from Istanbul Kültür University in the department of Art Management and Communication Arts. After working in various galleries as an independent curator, Burçe continues her curatorial work at Blue Rhino Art Consultancy
Hi! I’m Sumit Mehndiratta, a multi-disciplinary artist based in New Delhi, India. I came across your page on instagram and thought of dropping in my details. I work with online and physical art galleries and art consultancies worldwide. Please do visit my website http://www.sumitmehndiratta.com to know more about me. Thanks a lot for your time.
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Sumit Mehndiratta
Dear Sumit
Thank you for your message. I checked your website and I am interested to know about your artwork price and how we can work together.
How is your deal with the gallery if you want to put your artwork in our website?
Would you please send me your portfolio by the email to Submit@bluerhino.art.
Look forward to hearing from you
Best regards