Hanieh Banakar was born in 1986 in Shiraz, Iran. She earned her master's degree in Textile engineering. She has been working as a lecturer in universities/educational institutes. However, she always had a strong desire for painting and eventually, in 2018, she could focus on her goal and indulge her passion for painting. After trying various media, she chose to continue her activities in watercolor. She is inspired by nature, people, and everything that makes her think or find beauty in.
She have held two solo exhibition in 2022 and 2023 in Shiraz,Iran.