Maryam is an illustrator and emerging artist from Toronto, and recent graduate from the Independent Illustration program at Seneca College. Maryam works in a variety of mediums, both digital and traditional. Her work is dreamy and surreal; and she likes creating art that tell stories, and evoke feelings of tranquility, nostalgia, and wonder. Maryam draws inspiration from nature, music, books, fantasy/science fiction; as well as her background in the sciences.
Group Exhibitions and Art Shows
”Words to Pictures” at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), Brampton, January 27 - March 18, 2018
“Toronto Art Crawl Spring Pop-up” at The Great Hall, Toronto, April 8, 2018
“Seneca College Independent Illustration Graduation Exhibition” at Artscape Youngplace, Toronto, April 19 - 27, 2019
“Seneca Coalesce 2019” at Steamwhistle Roundhouse, Toronto, May 7 2019
Canzine at Art Gallery of Ontario, September 14 2019
“Mississauga Comic Expo” at Mississauga Central Library, October 19, 2019
Awards
Broken Pencil Zine Awards, Finalist for Best Comic Zine (Dreamscapes)
Publications
Illustration
The Pond Comic Anthology #3, Seneca College
Research
Zhu K, Bradley TD, Patel M, Alshaer H. Influence of head position on obstructive sleep apnea severity. Sleep And Breathing. 2017;21(4):821-828