BIOGRAPHY
Shirin Nikan Pour’s artistic journey is driven by her passion for storytelling and visual expression. Since discovering her love for graphic design, she has explored painting, photography, and digital content creation, bringing her imagination to life through various mediums. Inspired by beauty, fashion, and culture, her work merges aesthetics with emotion, creating pieces that resonate on a personal level. She captures fleeting moments, memories, and emotions, translating them into art that reflects her unique perspective. Whether through traditional brushstrokes or digital compositions, she seeks to inspire connection and curiosity in her audience.
Shirin Nikan Pour, Dr Who, A Brief History of Time Lords, InDesign and Illustrator, 2020
Inspired by the boundless imagination of Doctor Who, this artwork blends the microscopic to the cosmic. Originally designed in Illustrator and later featured as a book cover, it uses a macro photo of an eye as a portal to space, filled with stars and swirling galaxies. Merging reality with sci-fi, it symbolizes discoveries, time, and infinite worlds, inviting viewers to explore what lies beyond and within.
Shirin Nikan Pour, Gilmore Girls, At Home in Stars Hollow, Procreate and Illustrator, 2024
This book cover is inspired by the cozy charm of Gilmore Girls, celebrating family, friendship, and small-town life. A coffee cup a nod to Lorelai and Rory’s love for coffee holds a tiny Stars Hollow inside, symbolizing how central the town is to their story. The steam forms the title, adding a dreamy, fairytale feel. Warm autumn tones create a nostalgic mood, capturing the show’s signature vibe. Designed with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator.
Shirin Nikan Pour, Choose To Reuse, Procreate and Illustrator, 18 x 24 in, 2024
This poster uses bold visuals and simple text to encourage eco-friendly habits. A disposable coffee cup lies on dry, cracked earth, showing the harm of single-use waste. A bright green leaf with the message “Bring your own cup” reminds viewers of a small change they can make to help the planet. The green recycling symbol and the phrase “Choose to Reuse” push for action, promoting sustainability through everyday choices.
Shirin Nikan Pour, Dementors (Harry Potter), Photoshop and Illustrator, 2019
This edit, created in Illustrator and Photoshop, turns a simple moment into a magical scene, inspired by the world of Harry Potter. The peaceful lake becomes a battleground between light and darkness, as the Patronus charm shines against the approaching Dementors. The glowing magic, the dark sky, and the castle’s reflection create a sense of adventure and bravery. This piece shows how imagination can bring stories to life and make us feel part of the magic.