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Annmary
Ibrahim
Hi, I'm AnnMary
Whether or not I capitalize the “M” in “Mary” is based on absolutely nothing and changes constantly.
I should clarify that “About Me” may not be an accurate header, truth is it’s easier to talk about who I want to be, as that has always remained rather constant. I want to be a creator. No matter the inconsistencies and anxieties I wrestled with, I always knew I wanted to create.
As a kid, I spent much of my time reading, writing, and drawing, and without ever realizing it I found myself in the incredible position to do all three. I wrote and illustrated stories, poems, and epics that I wanted to read. And again, without ever realizing it, my stories and art grew up alongside me. In the beginning, things were simple, if the story featured a dragon, I would draw a dragon (likely with an eyepatch because two eyes were too hard to draw at the time.) But growing up is a messy and confusing art.
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Some of my earlier work, including classics such as
"The Advanger of A Mermaid" and "The Fariy Magic."
I struggled with anxiety long before I knew the word or the disorder existed. I just knew I was scared. Of what? I couldn’t tell you. My explanations promptly ended at “my stomach hurts.” It took time to understand that my diet wasn’t the problem, and that sleeping pills weren’t the solution for the days when sleep and peace were elusive. When I couldn’t explain the fear I felt, I created. I learned to communicate what I couldn’t voice through my drawings, stories, and poems. There was no better compliment and reassurance than another person seeing my work and responding “I know the feeling.” That became part of who I want to be, someone who helps people know they aren’t alone in their feelings, especially the ones they haven’t yet found the words for.
It was this drive to connect that led me to illustration, arguably, the most social of artforms. While most art can be for “art’s sake”, illustration cannot exist in a vacuum, something I am constantly reminded of as a current Illustration MFA student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I am surrounded by an incredible community of artists, peers, and creators. Illustration never walks alone, it must accompany words, editorials, stories, poems, epics, commentaries, context, in short : illustration must be made for, to, and through people. That’s why art matters, why illustration matters, because people matter, something I strive to have all of my pieces scream. Loudly and unapologetically.
Frequently Asked Questions About Me (not really)
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