Hosna Darvishi is an Iranian-born, Vienna-based artist who grew up in a multicultural environment where music and art were highly valued. She completed her bachelor's degree in painting and her master's degree in graphic design in Tehran. After moving to Vienna, she studied painting with Johanna Kandl at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and completed her second master's degree in 2017 with a project entitled *Among Seasons*.

Darvishi's artistic focus has always been on figure painting, drawing inspiration from people she closely observes and interacts with in various settings, whether in her studio or in the city. Her work reflects her deep interest in psychology and human relationships, often using live models - especially those she knows well. She sees a human subject as a reflection of her own inner journey, believing that each person embodies both kindness and anger. The figures in her art are relatable, drawing the viewer in with a sense of familiarity and emotional depth. Her work evokes the feeling that, on some level, everyone and everything exists in loneliness.

Throughout her career, Darvishi has experimented with a variety of artistic techniques and forms, from working with ink on cardboard to painting portraits. Her approach values spontaneity, embracing chance and simplicity, while her abstracted forms are rendered with minimal lines and colours, driven by her personal feelings and emotions. 

Darvishi, who lives and works in Vienna, has exhibited her work in solo shows in Tehran and Vienna since 2009 and has participated in several international group exhibitions.