In 2020, Maryam Zafar moved from New York City to Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Surrounded by orchards in Flat Rock, the vast pastures gave way to her artistic journey. Immersed in her natural surroundings, she began creating one-of-a-kind works inspired by organic rhythms of patterns, shifting light, texture, and color found in everyday natural environments. She is especially drawn to subtle details that often go unnoticed, where movement and stillness coexist. Her intention through her artwork is to translate the energy and emotional resonance of the natural world into interior spaces, transforming them into environments that feel more alive, grounded, and connected.
In 2023, inspired by the clay earth and lush vegetation surrounding her, she began exploring the combination of clay and inlaid floral forms.
In 2025, she evolved her process with her Clay Botanica series. This rare and unique series captures the organic textures and delicate beauty of nature, transforming pressed botanicals into delighful sculptural compositions, now available for purchase through her studio.
In 2024, she expanded her practice by creating abstract monoprints, incorporating botanical forms into richly layered compositions using acrylic on paper. The works are predominantly 11"×14" inches and presented in 16"×20" frames.
More work will be added to the site as it becomes available. Feel free to contact Moushie. She welcomes inquiries and connections from galleries, publications, vineyards, restaurants, hotels, individual collectors, and private collectors.
