Maryam, photographed by Bea Dero for Huq That
About
Maryam Adam is an interdisciplinary artist, illustrator, and designer with a BA in Graphic Communication Design.
Her work explores themes of heritage, introspection, and the connection between the conscious and unconscious. Community engagement is central to her practice, and she values the relationships formed with audiences through her concepts. Often incorporating surrealist imagery, her work addresses social politics, faith, and existence. Her practice visually reflects the Gujarati/interlingual word "naram" (soft, gentle), even when addressing more subversive themes. Since winning the Jo Brocklehurst Prize in 2021, she has gone on to work with the likes of Dazed, V&A East, BFI, NHS, and Islamic Relief.
Articles
- Maryam Adam on Mehndi, craft and decolonial design practiceCreative Lives in Progress
- Huq That: The South Asian collective turning henna into high artDazed
- 'A sign of who I am, right here on my hands': meet the artists behind the new-school henna boomThe Guardian
- A New Henna Art Era: The South Asian Gen Z Artists Leading the MovementEnVi Media
- Drawing on Heritage: Maryam AdamNewham Heritage Month
Contact
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