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Maariyah Sharjil

Pronouns: She/Her
I am a performance designer and costume constructor.
My main interest is in the stories of minority communities as well as the journeys and stories of the diaspora. I really enjoy research and often have an expansive reading list that inspires my work. I'm interested in translating the emotions and thoughts of my community into a visual language while also embedding history and culture into my designs. I am particularly interested in exploring history and cultures surrounding textiles.

Credits

Design Assistant, Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia/Almeida Theatre, 4 weeks, 2021
Design Assistant, Overflow/Bush Theatre, 2021
Costume Supervisor, Ten Nights/Bush Theatre, 4 weeks, 2021

Training

BA – Design for performance - The Royal central school of speech and Drama, Finchley Road, London - 1st class honours

Location

London

Experience

Less than 1 year

What I do

  • Costume Design
  • Prop Making
  • Set Design
  • Working with disabled artists
  • Working with young people
  • Working with young people with special educational needs

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