Baran Ataei (b. 1997) is an Iranian interdisciplinary artist with a BA in photography from the University of Tehran in Iran and an MFA in studio art from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Working across a range of mediums, including photography, glass, installation, and video, she explores the intersections of trauma and resilience. Drawing from her personal experiences and cultural history in Iran, she addresses the societal dismissal of unrepresented voices, using art as a means to reclaim autonomy and visibility. Her academic and artistic research has been supported through multiple solo and group exhibitions, as well as awards including the Graduate Fellowship for Women in the Arts and the Graduate Student in Art Fellowship.