Maryam Lary

Maryam Lary is a poet, author, and self-taught string artist whose work blends craft and fine art to explore themes of resilience, belonging, and the universal search for peace. In 2020, she published journey through 99, an anthology of poems chronicling a personal journey toward healing and meaning. The same year, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that temporarily took her eyesight. This transformative experience deepened her commitment to creating art with purpose and intention. Maryam’s practice reimagines thread as both a drawing and sculptural medium, combining it with acrylic paint, collage, and calligraphy to create layered, contemporary works. Her art celebrates culture, spirituality, and the stories that connect us all. As her work has evolved, she has used it to inspire dialogue around issues such as migration, statelessness, and the search for belonging, always with the aim of bridging communities through creativity and understanding. Deeply engaged in her community, Maryam has collaborated with organizations across Edmonton to raise awareness about mental health, welcome newcomers, and share the therapeutic power of art. Her work has been collected, and acquired by supporters, with many pieces donated or sold to benefit humanitarian causes, including sponsoring orphans worldwide. Through each artwork, she aspires to offer comfort, spark reflection, and build connections grounded in empathy and hope.