Ayshia Meyzin

Ayshia Muezzin (Meyzin) is an independent intermedia artist based in Scotland. Holding an MFA in Contemporary Art Practice from the Edinburgh College of Art, her practice is rooted in highly saturated, texture-dense works on paper.

​Muezzin has established a strong institutional and market presence within the ultra-contemporary sector, reflecting a rapidly climbing global Artfacts ranking. Her recent exhibition history includes acting as the featured main artist for the 'Bridging Minds' exhibition and participating in the 'AnOTHER' showcase at The Defector’s Weld.

Operating at the intersection of historical iconography and contemporary figurative art, her work is collected by those drawn to complex visual mythologies and intensive material processes.

​Artist Statement:

​My practice is an exploration of historical iconography, Symbolism, and Indigenous Futurisms, translated through a highly saturated, ultra-contemporary lens. Working primarily on an intimate scale, I utilize an intensive, repetitive process of mark-making using Posca markers, colored pencils, conté and oil pastels.

​By aggressively layering neon pigments, tight parallel lines, and dense stippling, I build a waxy, almost sculptural texture on the surface of the ...

The University of Edinburgh, 2014-2018, BA(Hons) Intermedia Art

Edinburgh College of Art, 2018-2020, MFA Contemporary Art Practice