Biography
Maryam's practice is ultimately concerned with acts of recognition, as she create works to question how certain identities, relationships and ways of living become legible, what happens when societal definitions of the Self no longer hold weight. With vulnerable and often intimate forms of making, she advocates for the misfits of society, those who struggle to locate themselves within prescribed ways of living. Through performance, photography, writing, video and installation, Maryam uses the body and its relationships to non-human objects as sites through which these structures can be questioned.
Maryam Binte Tayeb (b. 2003, Singapore) is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, 3D, and 4D mediums. Drawing on her deep-rooted heritage, Maryam’s work is an exploration of the body, social justice, and the complexities of identity .
Through her creative expression, she seeks to challenge and dismantle long-held social and political structures that confine Others that live among us everyday
In her ongoing journey of self-expression and discovery, Maryam’s practice not only challenges societal norms but also serves as a means to build community. Her art fosters dialogue and invites collective reflection on issues of gender, power, and societal transformation. She envisions her work contributing to the Southeast Asian arts industry, steadily establishing a lasting presence that encourages social change and amplifies marginalized voices.
Maryam’s academic background includes a Diploma in Interaction Design from Nanyang Polytechnic, and pursued an Honorary Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art at Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, achieving a Second Class Degree. Her technical expertise is complemented by her experience in the design industry, having worked as a UX/UI designer at KPMG Singapore in 2023. Her achievements include being a finalist in the National Gallery Singapore’s Light to Night 2021 (signage), and she was honored with the ‘Best in Art and Performing Arts’ award in both 2015 and 2016 during her school years.
As Maryam continues to carve her path as an artist, she remains committed to using her platform not only to elevate her voice but also to inspire and connect with others in her community.