MARIA.M

MARIA.M

Illustration Artists — Iranian

Storyteller · Surreal· Artistic

Intro

I illustrate the feelings before they become words. The dreams, the silence, and the moments that exist between reality and imagination 

I illustrate the feelings before they become words. The dreams, the silence, and the moments that exist between reality and imagination 

My story

Creating surreal worlds through symbolism and color.

I entered art school at fifteen and quickly found my place in illustration. What began as a love for drawing became a fascination with symbols, myths, and the visual languages of different cultures. My work is rooted in surrealism, symbolism, and color. Through illustration, I explore the space between dreams, memory, and collective stories, creating images that invite interpretation rather than offer simple answers. Over the years, my work has received several illustration awards and has been featured in exhibitions. Today, I continue to build symbolic worlds where every element carries meaning beyond what is immediately visible.

I entered art school at fifteen and quickly found my place in illustration. What began as a love for drawing became a fascination with symbols, myths, and the visual languages of different cultures. My work is rooted in surrealism, symbolism, and color. Through illustration, I explore the space between dreams, memory, and collective stories, creating images that invite interpretation rather than offer simple answers. Over the years, my work has received several illustration awards and has been featured in exhibitions. Today, I continue to build symbolic worlds where every element carries meaning beyond what is immediately visible.

What I Offer

Available for the work
that demands precision.

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Conceptual Illustration

Images built around ideas rather than appearances. Translating emotions, narratives, and abstract concepts into symbolic visual language.

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Conceptual Illustration

Images built around ideas rather than appearances. Translating emotions, narratives, and abstract concepts into symbolic visual language.

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Cultural & Mythological Narratives

Illustrations inspired by folklore, myths, rituals, and collective memory from different cultures and traditions.

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Cultural & Mythological Narratives

Illustrations inspired by folklore, myths, rituals, and collective memory from different cultures and traditions.

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Cover & Print Artwork

Distinctive visual pieces for books, albums, posters, collector editions, and independent publications.

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Cover & Print Artwork

Distinctive visual pieces for books, albums, posters, collector editions, and independent publications.

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Commissions & Exhibitions

Original commissioned artworks and exhibition projects developed in collaboration with collectors, curators, publishers, and creative partners.

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Commissions & Exhibitions

Original commissioned artworks and exhibition projects developed in collaboration with collectors, curators, publishers, and creative partners.