Mireim is a Maryland-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores cultural identity, migration, and the complexities of unassimilating. Born in Iraq and raised in the United States, her art reflects the intersection of her bicultural experiences, examining the challenges and healing that come with displacement and belonging.
With a background in public health, Mireim combines insights from her academic training with creative expression. Using mixed media—primarily textured acrylics—her work embodies the fragmented process of cultural assimilation and the emotional weight of inherited traumas. She hopes her work illuminates invisible histories, particularly of Arab and immigrant communities, inviting viewers into a reflective space of connection, identity, and shared healing during uncertain times.
Collections
Maktub (2024 - Present) - Selected Works
Maktub — an Arabic word meaning “it is written” — is a collection of mixed media works exploring
identity, immigration, and the stories that get passed across generations. This body of work
encompasses paintings that bridge past and present, offering a contemplative space for viewers to
reflect on how trauma, memory, and resilience are carried across generations.
identity, immigration, and the stories that get passed across generations. This body of work
encompasses paintings that bridge past and present, offering a contemplative space for viewers to
reflect on how trauma, memory, and resilience are carried across generations.
Blooming (2016 - 2018)
This collection explores mental health, anxiety, and femininity within the context of navigating intersecting cultural identities. It honors the resilience required to hold these experiences simultaneously, turning struggle into strength and vulnerability into empowerment.
