Collection: Nader Kohbodi

Mae Nader Kohbodi yn artist Cymreig-Persiaidd, wedi’i eni yn Llundain a’i fagu yng Ngogledd Cymru. Ar ôl symud i Ynys Môn yn ifanc, fe’i magwyd mewn tirweddau gwledig a thraddodiadau lleol cryf.

Dechreuodd ei arfer drwy ddarlunio ac wedyn ehangu i beintio murluniau. Dros amser, arweiniodd ei ddiddordeb parhaus mewn gweithio gyda deunyddiau naturiol at iddo ddefnyddio pren fel prif ffocws, gyda pyrograffi yn dod yn ganolog i’w waith.

Mae angerdd am deithio wedi chwarae rôl bwysig yn ei ddatblygiad. Mae amser a dreuliwyd ar draws cyfandir Ewrop, De-ddwyrain Asia, y Dwyrain Canol, Gorllewin Affrica, a Chanolbarth America wedi ehangu ei bersbectif ac wedi ei gyflwyno i ddiwylliannau gweledol amrywiol, gwneud traddodiadau, a dulliau o adrodd straeon trwy gelf.

Bellach yn artist llawn amser sy’n byw ac yn gweithio yng Ngwynedd, mae Nader wedi’i leoli yn ei stiwdio yng Nghei Llechi, Caernarfon, lle mae’n parhau i fireinio arfer esblygol tra’n cynnal iaith weledol adnabyddadwy a chysylltiad cryf â gwneud traddodiadol.

Mae wedi arddangos yn genedlaethol ar draws Cymru, gan gynnwys lleoliadau fel Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru a Storiel, yn ogystal ag yn rhyngwladol mewn lleoliadau gan gynnwys Dinas Mecsico, Singapore, a’r Unol Daleithiau.

Ochr yn ochr â’i waith stiwdio, mae’n cynnal gweithdai creadigol gyda chymunedau ar draws Cymru, gan weld creadigrwydd fel deialog a rennir gan annog dysgu a mwynhad ar draws cenedlaethau.

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Nader Kohbodi is a Welsh-Persian artist, born in London and raised in North Wales. After moving to Anglesey at a young age, he grew up immersed in rural landscapes and strong local traditions.

He began his practice through drawing and illustration, later expanding into mural painting. Over time, an ever-present interest in working with natural materials led him to use wood as a primary focus, with pyrography becoming central to his practice. 

A passion for travel has played an important role in his development. Time spent across mainland Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, West Africa, and Central America has broadened his perspective and introduced him to diverse visual cultures, making traditions, and approaches to storytelling through art.

Now a full-time artist living and working in Gwynedd, Nader is based at his studio in Cei Llechi, Caernarfon, where he continues to refine an evolving practice while maintaining a recognisable visual language and a strong connection to traditional making.

He has exhibited nationally across Wales, including venues such as the National Library of Wales and Storiel, as well as internationally in locations including Mexico City, Singapore, and the United States.

Alongside his studio practice, he delivers creative workshops with communities across Wales, viewing creativity as a shared dialogue that encourages learning and enjoyment across generations.