Mariam Ilyad

An Afghan artist in exile.

At times, I transform meaningful verses from songs into written poems, allowing the viewer to see, hear, and feel them, both through music and through calligraphy.

My artworks are, in a sense, orphaned creations: I bring them into existence and then release them, leaving space for the audience to describe, interpret, and give them their own meanings.

My love for writing and for shaping new textures through the movement of pen and ink across paper continues to grow deeper each day, and I am truly thrilled to share this journey here.