Maryam Imogen Ghouth is a literary artist who works across visual, audio, and written forms of 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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Outside her independent practice, she offers poetry editing for emerging poets and self-discovery writing sessions. Maryam also supports brands, creatives, and agencies, either in the capacity of a featured artist, a creative writer, or a narrative consultant. The combination of her literary practice and two decades of experience in communications and brand writing has allowed her to move fluidly between creative, strategic, and editorial projects for clients wanting to bring a human-centered voice to projects that seek impact beyond mere profit across print, digital, and audiovisual mediums. Over the years, Maryam has worked with global and regional names, including Visa Europe, Mubadala, DEWA, Sheraton Grand, Jumeirah Group, Big Kahuna Films, and more. She holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Communications, Authoring, and Design from Coventry University. 

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The Visual Form

Her poetry films, such as Not Alone and Bubble Hat, have received multiple first-place awards, with screenings across museums, arthouses, cultural events, and numerous festivals worldwide, from the Art Museum of Nanjing University to Cinema Akil in Dubai, Zebra Poetry Film Festival in Berlin, and the Sydney Short Film Biennale. As the winner of Best Experimental Film at the 2025 London Director Awards, Maryam was invited to serve on the jury for the 2026 edition. 

 

The Audio Form

Her poetry recordings have been commissioned for award-winning short films such as Under the Sun and Just Once by Zokhandwala and Fernades; for immersive sound spaces, such as the welcoming lounge of Keturah Reserve, a biophilic development by MAG Group in Dubai; for albums by musicians, such as Arash Behzadi and Ricardo Haila; for meditation apps such as Insight Timer; and for private clients seeking bespoke gifts for their loved ones. by Alla Dulh

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The Written Form

Maryam 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, first place in the 2025 Earth Amulet Poetry Prize, and third place in the 2025 Kingfisher Poetry Prize. Her writing has appeared in international journals and anthologies such as Sky Island, The Poet, and the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award Anthology, while commissions by luxury brands such as Mercedes and Jumeirah Group have brought her work into contemporary cultural campaigns. ​​