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Mandala & Islamic Geometric artist

Maryam Suleiman, born on June 29, 1996, is a passionate visual artist renowned for her captivating mandala and Islamic geometric artworks. From a young age, she has been honing her drawing skills, and her journey began with a fascination for mandalas, gracefully leading her to the intricate beauty of Islamic geometric art—an enchanting form that transcends words and immerses viewers in serene, contemplative spaces. What sets Maryam apart is her deep connection to her craft; she sees art as a therapeutic outlet, helping her navigate through personal struggles with depression. Each stroke of her brush carries not just beauty, but also a profound sense of healing. Through her intricate and mesmerizing creations, Maryam brings light and solace to both herself and those who appreciate her art, inviting deep contemplation and meaningful connection.

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USING MANDALA ART FOR SELF EXPRESSION, MEDITATION AND HEALING

February 3, 2021

25-year old mandala artist Maryam Suleiman draws murals at the Marikiti maket in Mombasa yesterday. Mandalas, or "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Maryam said that, while mandala painting helps her with depression, she also does it for fun. 
WACHIRA MWANGI | NATION

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PASSION FOR ART

February 3, 2021

MOMBASA Maryam Suleiman, 25, speaks about her mandala artwork on the Marikiti Market wall yesterday. Ms Suleiman says not only helps her deal with depression but it is also her passion, which does for fun. --WACHIRA MWANGI

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MARYAM SULEIMAN

June 29, 2018

Maryam Suleiman, 22, is a self-taught mandala artist. She paints not only for passion but also to deal with personal depression since art according to her, is therapeutic. Each mandala in its unique design draws from a range of influences from different periods and cultures including the decorative patterns in Gustave Klimt's paintings, Aboriginal dot painting, Hindu, Greek and Mayan mandalas as well as Islamic art. View more of her work on her media handles @marman399
[Jimmy Mwangi]

P.O. BOX 43259-80100
MOMBASA, KENYA

+254725226764

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