The William R. Jenkins Architecture and Art Library presents Amira Maruf’s Be A Lady on Friday, November 2.

The William R. Jenkins Architecture and Art Library is pleased to present Be A Lady by student artist Amira Maruf. The opening reception will be held on Friday, November 2 at 5 p.m., with light refreshments. The exhibit will be on display through January, and is free and open to the public.

Maruf is a Houston-based graphic designer and graduate student whose works explore 2D design to site-specific installations. She received a Bachelor of Arts in public relations with a minor in marketing from the University of Houston. During her undergraduate studies, she found joy in designing campaign collateral, which led her to pursue a Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design at UH.

Artist’s statement:

As a graphic designer, I use visual storytelling to exhibit social and environmental issues. With the heart of an anthropologist, my studies are heavily focused on the understanding of people and their interaction with the world around them. I am fascinated by the parts of history that are undocumented, for the uncertainty of the past offers opportunities for new discoveries. By analyzing time and space in relation to environment and culture, I actively look for new ways to encourage public engagement with issues that constitute against them. Inspired by visual artists such as Olafur Elision, Rana Begum, Rashid Johnson, and Candice Lin, my art and design practice questions diverse perspectives and seeks to find and exhibit hidden truths.