Shayma Aziz is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work rethinks the feminine diasporic body, its representation in mythology and its multifaceted existence in today’s world. Born in the Egyptian south, Aziz’s artistic approach is informed by her study of ancient Egyptian art, film and international contemporary practices. With a BFA from Luxor University, she moved to Cairo where she actively engaged in its art and independent film scene. She obtained her MFA at the City College of New York where she currently lives. Her work was exhibited widely in Cairo, Alexandria, New York, Thessaloniki, Beirut, Tunis, Amsterdam and Marseilles. She received grants including the City Artists Corps Grant, NYC, Al Mawred Al Thaqafi’s Production Grant, Centre d’Arte I Natura’s residency, L’officina Marseille residency/production, Siwa Studios Residency and CCNY Provost’s Prize in Art.