Ario's departure to the United States from Iran in 1978, only months before its revolution, was just one in a series of events that have molded the unique perspective of this unorthodox artist. His shift from studying physics to art was contemporaneous to changes in his native country and his own personal resolve to change. His art illustrates universal human conditions from pain, sorrow, and isolation to perseverance in confronting the richness of life and the attainment of love.

Since the early 1980s, Ario's paintings, drawings, and sculptures have been shown at a number of public venues and galleries. His drawings have been widely published in books, newspapers, and journals. Currently, Ario is working on a career retrospective that will feature a collection of his drawings, paintings, sculptures, and writings.

In 1986, he established Ario's Studio, a place for creating and presenting his work to art enthusiasts. Over the years, he has developed a substantial following for his work among collectors, particularly in the United States, France, and Iran.

Alongside his work as a visual artist, Ario has been active in the performing arts. His work in theater and film include stage design, acting, and producing. In 1992, he co-founded the Iranian theater company Group 4+. Ario continues to work as a stage designer and actor for both theater productions and independent films.

Ario holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts, Painting, and Sculpture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ario wishes to thank all his teachers and mentors through his lifetime, as well as all his wonderful friends that have helped him through his education and pursuit of art. His gratitude will never diminish.