
Poetry
Poetry is the deification of reality. ― Edith Sitwell
Maryam Imogen Ghouth is a literary artist who works across visual, audio, and written poetry and prose. Drawing inspiration from science and nature, her work blends psychological insights with philosophical musings to reconcile some of life’s intimate complexities, including selfhood, the coincidence of opposites, and, in the words of Maria Popova, 'the incomprehensible miracle of being alive'.
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The Visual Form
Her poetry films, such as Not Alone, have garnered 10 first-place awards and six honourable mentions and screened at arthouses such as Akil in Dubai, art weeks such as DIFC Art Night in Dubai, as well as 38 festivals worldwide, including Poetry in Motion, Emirates Film Festival, Sydney Short Film Biennale, New York Awards, and Barcelona Indie. ​
The Audio Form
Her poetry recordings have been commissioned for award-winning short films such as Under the Sun by Alla Duhl; for immersive sound spaces, including the biophilic residential development by MAG; for tracks by music composers and producers, such as Arash Behzadi; for guided meditations by wellness practitioners, such as Ruqaya Ahmed; and for bespoke gifts for individuals seeking to share their sentiments with their loved ones. ​
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The Written Form
Maryam holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Communication, Authoring, and Design from Coventry University, UK. Her writing has appeared in numerous international journals and anthologies such as Sky Island, Last Leaves, and Querencia Press. She is the author and narrator of I Ask My Being: Reflective Poems on Staying True and the recipient of literary awards, most recently first place in the 2025 American Writers Review Award and third place in the 2025 Kingfisher Poetry Prize. Maryam also offers poetry editing for emerging poets, self-discovery writing sessions, and brand writing support for select clients. ​
Support an Animal Welfare Project
I’m currently developing a book and accompanying visual series titled Human Factory Farm — a work exploring the parallels between human and animal exploitation, and how empathy expands when we dissolve those boundaries. A large percentage of all proceeds from this project will go toward supporting animal welfare initiatives. If you’d like to contribute, please click donate, then drop me a note so that I can update you when the project is ready. Every gesture helps sustain art that speaks for those who cannot.




