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Mariam Rajput (born September, 1989) is an American-Pakistani Painter and Arabic calligraphy artist.[1] Her style blends modern painting techniques with traditional Islamic art forms.[2]

Influenced by her dual American and Pakistani heritage, Rajput draws on the rich artistic traditions of Islamic Illumination to create art that reflects both cultural diversity and shared human experiences.[2]

She lives in the United States.

Rajput is a featured artist with Saatchi Art,[3] Las Laguna Gallery[4], and Art in Embassies,[5] a division of the United States Department of State.

Early life and education

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Rajput was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Her artistic journey is rooted in Islamic art, sacred geometry and calligraphy. Rajput holds a Masters degree in applied behavior analysis and is currently a Ph.D Candidate in clinical psychology in the United States.[6]

Awards and recognitions

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Rajput's first major recognition was in 2018 from WomanUp! in Philadelphia[7] where she was awarded the 'Women's Empowerment Award' for her contributions to art and her community. More recently she has been recognized as a 'Rising Star' by the American Pakistan Foundation's Women Who Soar Award[8][9] in 2023.

Major works

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Major works by Rajput include[3]

  • 'The Cave of Hira' (2018)[10]
  • 'Eclipse' (2019)[11]
  • 'Qad'r' (2019)[12]
  • 'Into the Sea' (2019)[13]
  • 'World Without End' (2019)[14]
  • 'Book of Miracles' (2019)[15]
  • 'Light of the World' (2019)[16]
  • 'The Sea and It's Pearls' (2020)[17]
  • 'Hadith Al-Thaqalain' (2020)[18]
  • 'The Light Between Us' (2020)[19]
  • 'The Olive Tree' (2021)[20]
  • 'As We Were' (2021)[21]

References

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  1. ^ "About The Artist". Mariam Rajput Fine Art. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. ^ a b content, Contributed (2019-07-02). "Trenton's BSB Gallery opening new show 'The Kitab Series: Jewels of Arabic Calligraphy'". Trentonian. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  3. ^ a b "Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  4. ^ "About Las Laguna Art Gallery". Artwork Archive. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  5. ^ "User's Post Gallery". Art in Embassies Featured Artist. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  6. ^ "About The Artist". Mariam Rajput Fine Art. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  7. ^ Emerson, Teresa (2018-04-27). "All Around Philly Social Scene: Hat and Tea Party". The Philadelphia Sunday Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  8. ^ "2023 APF Rising Stars". American Pakistan Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  9. ^ "Mariam Rajput APF Rising Stars 2023". American Pakistan Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  10. ^ "The Cave of Hira (2018) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  11. ^ "'Eclipse' (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  12. ^ "'Qad'r' (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  13. ^ "'Into the Sea' (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  14. ^ "'World Without End' (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  15. ^ "'Book of Miracles I & II' (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  16. ^ "Light of the World (2019) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  17. ^ "'The Sea and It's Pearls' (2020 Collection) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  18. ^ "'Hadith Al-Thaqalain | The Two Weighty Things' (2020) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  19. ^ "'The Light Between Us' (2020) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  20. ^ "The Olive Tree (2021) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.
  21. ^ "As We Were (2021) Painting by Mariam Rajput". Saatchi Art.