Baran Ataei (b. 1997) is an Iranian interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of gender, trauma, and resilience. She received her BA in photography from the University of Tehran in Iran and is currently pursuing an MFA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Drawing from her personal experiences and cultural history in Iran, she addresses the societal dismissal of women’s voices, using art as a means to reclaim autonomy and visibility. She works across a range of mediums, including photography, glass, installation, and video, to examine systemic oppression and reclaim narratives of female empowerment.

Baran’s work has been exhibited nationally in Iran and in various shows in Madison. In addition to her practice, she is a photography instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.