About the Artist
Influenced by her American and Pakistani roots, Award Winning Artist and Arabic Calligraphist, Mariam Rajput, has a passionate interest in the art of the Islamic World. Rajput's work is a culmination of abstract, modernistic painting techniques and the ancient arts of Islamic Illumination, arabesque patterns, calligraphy and sacred geometry.
Rajput is a Ph.D Candidate in Clinical Psychology within the U.S. Her perception of Art incorporates a dynamic message meant to span across diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of perceptive thought.
In recognition of her positive influence on her community and philanthropic efforts, Rajput was awarded the Women's Empowerment Award from WomanUP! in Philadelphia in 2018 and was most recently recognized by the American Pakistan Foundation's 'Women who Soar' as their 2023 Rising Star. Rajput's work has been commissioned by private organizations and auctioned for thousands of dollars in support of causes supporting womens rights, education, and free legal services for victims of violence, hate crimes and islamophobia. Rajput's work has been acquired by corporate and private collections, including for members of the Jordanian and UAE Royal Families, the British Private Collective and numerous private collections in the United States, Canada, and Internationally.
Modern Art with a Purpose
Each year Mariam donates numerous paintings to charities worldwide. Her paintings have seen the auction floors of organizations like CAIR, Islamic Relief USA, The Red Cross and many others. To request a painting for your 501 (c) 3 status organization, please use the contact page.