Tanzanian-Nigerian Marryam Moma, creates analog collages and public art through a distinctive subtractive process. Her work, starts with abundant visual components and methodically pares down to refined narratives, has been acquired by corporate giants like Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks. A past recipient of The Atlanta Beltline Business Ventures Artist Fellowship, Moma's artistic practice spans large-scale analog collages, murals, and sculptural installations in public spaces Departing from a Bachelor of Architecture, Moma reconstructs collages from disparate elements that promotes understanding and inclusivity.
Our residency program established a partnership with Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI), resulting in a residency focused on hands-on experimentation, technical knowledge exchange, and both artistic and technical development within an industrial setting.
Marryam Moma was one of two artists selected by Atlanta BeltLine to participate in this six-week technical residency.
The residency was structured around weekly focuses, each dedicated to a specific technique. The first two weeks were centered on material collection and hands-on experimentation, with an emphasis on prototyping using the gathered materials.
In the third week, the artists explored fabrication techniques in greater depth, particularly mold-making, constructing composite structures, and working with fiberglass and other composite materials.
The fourth week was dedicated to metalworking, where the artists were introduced to plasma cutting, hand bending with a blowtorch, welding (electrode, MIG/MAG, and TIG), and metal surface grinding.
The final two weeks focused on finishing and painting techniques. The artists experimented with airbrush painting, color mixing, and varnishing, refining their works for final presentation.
Credits
Format: Residência Técnica Photography: Bruno Lança, Bernardo Bordalo & Pedro Soares Partner:Atlanta Beltline
