Born in Bablyon, Hedar Abadi migrated to Australia in 1992. He graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts in 1988 and worked as a propaganda painter during the authoritarian reign. He is an award-winning painter who has lived in Australia for over 18 years and is an active member of art societies across Sydney. Has held 10 solo exhibitions, had a studio residence and been a finalist and a winner of over 20 art prizes, including first prize at the 26th Liverpool Art Society Exhibition in the oil/encaustic category. He has facilitated many workshops for SSI, STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors) and CORE (Care, Opportunity, Respect and Empowerment) Community Services to teach visual art in Western Sydney secondary schools.