Biography 

Born in Libya and raised in Canada, Tassneem Hamed's artistic spirit was nurtured by the intriguing intersections of art, science, and culture. When her family relocated to Canada, her initial creative pursuits faced hurdles due to a lack of representation in the art world. Yet, her relentless curiosity and fascination for diverse disciplines led her to pursue art, using it as a tool to express thoughts and emotions, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers.

Tassneem's artistic practice is shaped by her intellectual curiosity, her studies in Astrophysics and Studio Art at the University of Western Ontario, and her identity as a Muslim woman. While she works across multiple mediums, including sculpture, digital art, printmaking, and photography, painting is where Tassneem truly finds her most resonant voice. Inspired by the mysteries of our universe, she translates principles of physics and the magnificence of astronomy into visual narratives that spark dialogue and communication, encouraging her audience to engage with complex themes and ideas.

Tassneem's mission as an artist is to stimulate intellectual curiosity, challenge preconceptions, and foster connections that bridge cultural and linguistic divides. Through her work, she invites viewers to partake in this interstellar dialogue, telling her own cosmic story while encouraging others to find their voice within the expansive cosmic canvas.