Zariq Rosita-Hanif
Zariq is one of six exceptional artists engaging in our project Artists Connecting in Transition, which connects artists whose practice has been disrupted by displacement and faces issues of equality for those with and without rights.
A self-taught artist, Zariq practices paper cut illustrations and mixed media visual art. Her art revolves around Malaysian cultural heritage and sometimes advocacy for transgender issues. As a full time artist-illustrator, she has created the brand Kertaspapel with Filipino artist-activist AR Arcon, producing merchandise that features her artwork. She is also a freelance illustrator for independent authors and not for profit organisations.
Originally from Malaysia, she left her country of origin due to the criminalisation of the transgender community. From her home in Gloucester, Zariq is expanding her portfolio by learning the Sampe’ (a traditional lute from Borneo) and writing children’s books and bilingual poetry (Malay-English).
More information
www.kertaspapel.com
A self-taught artist, Zariq practices paper cut illustrations and mixed media visual art. Her art revolves around Malaysian cultural heritage and sometimes advocacy for transgender issues. As a full time artist-illustrator, she has created the brand Kertaspapel with Filipino artist-activist AR Arcon, producing merchandise that features her artwork. She is also a freelance illustrator for independent authors and not for profit organisations.
Originally from Malaysia, she left her country of origin due to the criminalisation of the transgender community. From her home in Gloucester, Zariq is expanding her portfolio by learning the Sampe’ (a traditional lute from Borneo) and writing children’s books and bilingual poetry (Malay-English).
More information
www.kertaspapel.com