She | Her | Hers
Ottawa, ON | Occupying the unceded lands of the Anishnabe Algonquin peoples
Artist Statement
I create art rooted in my experience as a disabled south asian woman navigating healing, healthcare and hope. By infusing traditional south asian art techniques in the digital medium, I make works that challenge and explore the complexity of living in the margins. Through zines, digital illustrations, acrylic paintings and more, my intention is to encourage authenticity and courage.
| Image Description: Centered on the top, black text reads "Self_Saboteur". Underneath that a stylized illustration of a skull floating on a cluster of three lily pads floats on blue water. Small pink flowers adorn the lily pads and gentle waves touch their leaves. |
Artist Bio
Naheen Ahmed (Self_Saboteur) is a zinester, illustrator and painter who lives in Canada. She used traditional south asian art techniques to explore heritage and the complexity of living with multiple chronic illnesses. Her works have been published in numerous zines and small publications including Femme and Dandy and Apathy is Boring. Besides that she enjoys biking when her body allows her to and taking care of her two senior cats. You can find her work on Instagram and Twitter at @Self_Saboteur6.
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