Born In Winter

Behind every word, a whisper. Behind every image, a question. I was born under the sign of the Snake—quiet but perceptive, drawn to hidden meanings and slow-burning transformation. My work—whether in literature, theatre, or digital forms—is a trail of subtle gestures and layered stories. I don't speak loudly, but I leave traces.

I am Zahra Zandiyeh but as my mom called me, every body calls me Marzi, I am a Master’s student in English Studies at the University of Guelph, specializing in Digital Humanities, literary studies, and data visualization. With academic training in French and Dramatic Literature, my interdisciplinary approach bridges literature, technology, and the visual arts. I try to integrate my skills in painting and pottery into a creative practice, exploring innovative ways to visualize data and represent digital identity. I have published scholarly articles, translated literary works, and actively contributes to collaborative Digital Humanities projects and academic events.

I am waiting for you: marzi@zandyieh.art

Education

2024 - present
Master of Art (English Studies)

University of Guelph, Canada

2014-2017
Master of Art (Dramatic Literature)

Iran University of Art, Iran

2009-2014
Bachelor of Art (French Language & Literature)

University of Bu Ali Sina, Iran

Professional Experience

2021- present
Freelance Trascriber, Multimedia

Videos/Films, Literary Texts and Digital Contents

2022
Translator

Children and Teenager Literature Department of Saless Publications

2020
Translator

Children and Teenager Literature Department of Rohan Publications, Iran

2019-2021
Research Assistant, Literary Studies

Shahid Beheshti University, Iran

2015-2018
French & English Teacher

Adults Department, Institutes: Pardisan, Ertebatat, and Mellal, Iran

2009-2014
Bachelor of Art (French Language & Literature)

University of Bu Ali Sina, Iran

Publications

2024
Fairytales and The Art of Subversion
Book Translation

Tehran, Saless Publications, 2024

2021
Subversion as a recurrent theme in the Jean Genet’s
world of drama

Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, volume 4, Issue 2, pp:1-7.

2021
Comparative Study of Iranian and Polish Legends and Archetypes

Journal of Research in Children's Literature” Volume 3, Issue 4, pp: 29-41

2021
Children Literature and The Role of Fathers in Literary Books

Online Lecture in Rohan Publications

2020
Catherine Certitude
Book Translation

Rohan Publications

Achievements in Art

2022-2024
Pottery Workshops

Abgineh Museum, Tehran-Iran

2022
Water Color Exhibition

Atashzad Gallery, Tehran-Iran

2020
Advanced Water Color certificate

College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran

2020
Water Color certificate

College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran

Digital Humanity

2025
Visualizing Date In The Humanities:
From Concept to Creation

University of Guelph, Guelph-Canada

2025
Expanded Data Presentation

University of McMaster, Hamilton-Canada

Languages

Persian (Farsi)

Native

English

Professioinal

French

Fluent