Amber Hammad
24/10/2024
Amber Hammad
Amber Hammad, a Pakistani-Australian artist and researcher based in Sydney, explores her identity through a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, performance, and video. Her work delves deeply into the representation and misrepresentation of Muslim women, particularly focusing on the duality between the Islamophobic West and patriarchal Muslim cultures. Amber has exhibited her art at prestigious venues around the world, including being a finalist in the Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for two consecutive years. Her bold self-portraits and appropriated imagery examine issues of visibility, identity, and agency. Currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Sydney, Amber's research on Neo Sufi-Feminism illuminates the feminine in South Asian Sufi vernacular traditions. She uses self-portraiture to challenge stereotypes and shed light on the complexities surrounding Muslim women. Her work is a unique dialogue between personal experiences and broader sociopolitical narratives. Beyond visual art, Amber embarked on a literary journey during the COVID-19 lockdowns, writing her debut novel that challenges the stereotypes surrounding Muslims and South Asian women. This novel reflects her ongoing passion for using art and literature as tools to interrogate and redefine identity. Through her works, Amber offers insight into the resilience and strength of Muslim women, especially within the context of migration, Islamophobia, and patriarchy. Although stationed very distant in Australia, Amber continues to trust Inked for fine art printing of her works, showcasing their ability to cater to international artists with impeccable precision and quality. Amber's artwork can be cherished at https://www.instagram.com/amberhammad.artworks/
