Roya Amigh
I create many tiny drawings with thread glued onto paper, which I assemble into a structure inspired by organs like the uterus and vulva. I then cut the form into fragments and stitch them back together, reflecting the fragmentation often felt by women. Through these works, I explore themes of gender, sexuality, class, and identity, emphasizing the interconnected struggles for women’s freedom across cultures. By highlighting cross-cultural solidarity, I shed light on global patriarchal oppression while celebrating women’s resilience and strength.
Roya Amigh earned her MFA in Painting from Boston University in 2012. Her work has been exhibited in academic and public venues across Korea, Greece, and the United States, including Brooklyn, Boston, Lincoln (Nebraska), New York City, Providence, and Wellesley (Massachusetts). She has participated in residencies such as MacDowell, Blue Mountain Center, Art Omi, MASS MoCA, and The Millay Colony for the Arts. Roya was awarded a Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Drawing and Printmaking in 2020 and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant in 2022.
