Nina Rastgar’s daily practice is characterized by diverse media, including drawing, object-based installations, textiles, metalworking, and performance art. This diversity allows them to explore the concept of experience in relation to the body from multiple perspectives.

They have primarily worked with lathe woodturning, as well as Fabric, silver, brass, bronze, copper,  and mild steel in the studio. As a USC graduate student, Nina teaches Introduction to Jewelry at McMaster College of Visual Arts and Design in Columbia, SC.

Throughout their experience, they have focused on creating a supportive and inclusive classroom where students feel empowered to explore their interests and engage in critical dialogue. Their teaching philosophy revolves around the belief that every student possesses unique talents and perspectives, and it is their responsibility to cultivate these strengths and ideas while guiding students toward their own pathways.