A twig, a pencil, a paint brush, a chisel, a hammer, sand paper, a body, computers, cultures, words, … these are tools for creating art. I choose my medium based on an idea or feeling; however, I’ve been using mostly pen on paper illustrating a genderless race-less black-and-white gentle giant which has been my means of personal expression while coming to terms with challenges, fears and joys of life. My illustrations mostly show a psychological state of mind by depicting a frozen image with a hint of movement. There are no titles, only numbers for these images; so, viewers can create their own personal narratives. As a diaspora artist, I have also worked on many conceptual projects, within my personal narrative, exploring issues of communication from politics to personal in a cross-cultural context. This exploration is being refined more and more into a more general conversation about life.

Contact: maryamsafa@hotmail.com