Amal Azzam is a daughter of Palestinian refugees, a Muslim woman, and first-generation American living in the Midwest. Her work reflects the layers of trauma, freedom and misconceptions she carries within her identity. She invites the viewer with the use of playful colors, a predominant use of pink, and abstracted shapes. Azzam also experiments with wearables, found objects, and performance photography to express her ideas on the inner struggles of her identity.
With a strong background in graphic design, Azzam has held positions in diverse nonprofit organizations, including those focused on nonpartisan political work, arts advocacy, and refugee resettlement efforts. In 2019 Azzam co-founded Fanana Banana, an influential arts organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in partnership with Nayfa Naji.
