Bio

Tanzanian-Nigerian Marryam Moma is a visual artist who holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia. Moma melds the palette of re-purposed hand-cut pieces, paper and media together into fresh, layered imagery with new associations. Deconstructing images, then re-integrating them to create something new, is an intuitive and ongoing visual experiment where color, texture, balance, shape and space come into play. 

Moma is enthralled by the creative works of Lorna Simpson, Deborah Roberts and (after a recent visit to view My Body, My Rules at The PAMM), re-discovered Wangechi Mutus’ collage art. The architecture and sculptures of Frank Lloyd Wright and Alexander Calder also influences her principal style and creative delivery. Moma uses collage to explore the space where spirituality, gender, race and identity, and sexuality intersect. She celebrates the human form in her work and reinforces ideas about individuality and self-love. The clarity, discipline, and execution of Momas work reflects applied strengths from a formal education in architecture.

You will find Momas work in the Starbucks permanent art collection, Kai Lin Art Gallery, Zucot Gallery, MINT Gallery, exhibited at PRIZM, during Miami Art Basel 2019 and more. Her work has been featured on BET, Rolling Out Podcast, Radiant Health Magazine, Showfields, Pop Science Magazine, The Jealous Curator, and her work features in Create! Magazines’ global virtual exhibition, Spring 2021. Marryam Moma currently lives, loves, and creates in Atlanta, GA.