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I was honoured to be commissioned to create a comm I was honoured to be commissioned to create a community art piece for the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026, held in New York! I was not asked to travel there, but my art piece did!

The theme of this artwork was to create a “map beyond borders,” where participants would select a thread and connect it across the piece, creating a picture of a world connected beyond borders.

I was surprised when I learned about the theme and how I had come into the picture of creating something that means so much to me, especially as my uncle, who passed away this year, left with one wish… a world without borders.

As I was creating this piece, I thought a lot about his last words. I thought of a world where borders and passports didn’t make things so complicated. I imagined a world where birds were restricted by borders, what would that look like?

I thought about statelessness and what it means to not have the option to travel, even when you are not welcomed where you are.

I thought about how the borders humans create can separate, devastate, and control others’ fate.

I thought about the conversations that would take place at this summit and how many of them would make a difference in the world. And wondered how on earth was I the one selected to make this art piece? What is the wisdom in it?

Truthfully, I don’t have an answer…
But my forever wish is that my art can spark conversations that, in whatever small way, lead to goodness and change. 

#unitednations #LeadersSummit2026 #yegartist #UNGlobalCompact #BeyondBorders
Last week, I had the pleasure of being part of the Last week, I had the pleasure of being part of the ABMunis Reception for this year’s theme, “Thread Together.”

I created a community art piece featuring the map of Albert. Participants got to choose a colour and add their own thread to the map.

I loved hearing the stories people shared while they were threading. Some talked about places in Alberta that hold special memories for them, others shared places they’ve always wanted to visit. I’m so grateful for all those conversations and for everyone who stopped by and added their own little piece to the artwork.

Thank you @ConnectSevenGrp and @Alberta_Municipalities for choosing me to be part of such a special event!

#abmunis #edmontonarts #communityart #threadtogether #artconnect
often do we hear, “it’s a small world after all” i often do we hear,
“it’s a small world after all”
i guess not small at all,
for a widowed mother with scattered pieces of her heart around the world,
yes, often do we hear,
“it’s a small world after all”
i guess too small,
even with vast lands, seven continents, and 195 countries,
in the 21st century...
it’s just too small...
so some of us forever remain...
- stateless.

#statlessness #uae #maryamlary #humanity #yeglocal
This year, I decided to say yes to as many art opp This year, I decided to say yes to as many art opportunities that came my way. It didn’t matter if they were directly related to my medium or not. If something spoke to me, I said yes.

There were days I lacked motivation, days I didn’t want to go alone, and days I was scared of the outcome. But, I still said yes. And oh, how thankful I am that I did.

I’ve taken time to reflect, to reconnect, and to find the parts of me that I have once lost. I’ve listened to books that helped me heal, met people who inspired and uplifted me, and learned that lessons come in many forms; sometimes as new connections, sometimes as rejections, and sometimes as silence.

Giving up is not an option. Resentment doesn’t help us grow. What matters is showing up with  an open heart and mind knowing that every journey has its highs and lows, and that both are part of becoming who we’re meant to be.

I’m truly humbled to be featured in @the.polyglot.magazine in collaboration with @daairahouse. So much gratitude to the amazing team for the love and effort that went into this beautiful issue.

#maryamlary #yeglocal #artyeg #threadart #polyglot #magazine #artthérapie #arthealing
Can you tell that I was so happy to see my art in Can you tell that I was so happy to see my art in such a beautiful display @mosquersfilmfest?

I must say, I struggle to call myself an Artist because I’ve always felt like it’s a title that has to be earned or given once you reach a certain point of being well-known for your work. And even though I know that’s not how it should be, I still feel unsure sometimes.

I never studied art or took any courses. In fact, I was never really encouraged to practice art; but here I am, watching people pass by and admire my work while I hide in the background, gushing...

I can’t put into words how this journey has changed me, humbled me, and, most importantly, healed me. The amount of growth I’ve experienced by allowing myself to fully feel the doubt, the fears, and the ups and downs of the journey away from the overly confident and exaggerated positive image that social media and society expect us to present has been incredible,  and still a work in progress...

Thank you @mosquersfilmfest for this opportunity and for everyone who passed by, connected with my art 💜

#yegart  #filmfestivals #art #yegartist #yeglocal #toxicpositivity #theartjourney #maryamlary
ʙɪʀᴛʜᴍᴀʀᴋᴇᴅ. I am marked by a land my grandparent ʙɪʀᴛʜᴍᴀʀᴋᴇᴅ.

I am marked by a land my grandparents knew before it bore a name. Its winds, its horizon, its rhythms carved themselves into me; into the colour of my eyes, the texture of my hair, the tastes I crave. The land that lives in me, yet belonging remains intangible. Identities can be fragile, names can be erased, and voices can be carried away like dust in the wind.

This work speaks to a deeply human condition often overlooked: the longing for place, belonging, and recognition. It reflects on the fragile ties between memory, identity, and the soil that shapes us.

More of the story will be released as part of a larger collection.

For now, I leave its meaning open to your interpretation. 
 
#stringart #maryamlary #uaeartists #uaeart #artidentity #belonging #belong #uaecitizenship #citizenoftheworld #identity #abudhabi #dubai #alain #kuwaiti #motherland
Until next time @strathearnartwalk Thanks again Until next time @strathearnartwalk 

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by. 

#strathearnartwalk #artwalkyeg #yegcommunity #artyeg #yegevents #yegartist #strathearnartwalk #art #communitylove
@strathearnartwalk where do I even begin? This wa @strathearnartwalk where do I even begin?

This was my first-time taking part in an art walk on my own; my own booth, my own story, my own art. For the longest time, I thought art had left me. I believed I wasn’t good enough to call myself an Artist. But this weekend proved me wrong in the most beautiful way.

Through my pieces, my journey, and my story, I was able to connect with so many people. The community string art piece with the map of Alberta grew thread by thread, as people of all ages stopped to leave their mark. Some shared memories, some talked about their wishes and plans for travels, and others just wanted to give it a try. I was very surprised to see how much effort people actually put into it!

One of my favorite moments was seeing people pause, smile, and say, “String art! I did that as a kid!” That joy and nostalgia meant so much to me, it made me smile and reflect in so many ways on the stories we hold and how something so small can bring such a wide smile.

I’m so grateful to the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event possible, the organizations who supported it, and the artists who filled the park with so much talent and creativity. And most importantly, thank you to everyone who stopped by, encouraged me, and supported my work… it truly meant the world.

Last but definitely not least, to my ever-supportive and loving husband, thank you for giving me the push I needed, for believing in my work from the start. You drive me a little crazy (and I know I drive you insane). But that’s part of it I guess.

#strathearnartwalk #artwalkyeg #yegartist #maryamlary #stringart #stringartedmonton #Strathearn2025 #yeglocal
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