Luma Jasim

Luma Jasim is an Iraqi-American interdisciplinary artist and performer. Drawing on past experiences, she explores the relationship between personal narrative and today’s political discourse. She uses the personal to address the political and engage viewers’ curiosity and thought. Jasim earned a master’s from Parsons School of Design, The New School. Her work has been recognized with the MAP Fund Fellowship (2021), Alexa Rose Fellowship (2021), Yaddo Residency (2018), MASS MoCA Residency (2017), and the AAF/Seebacher Prize (2017). Her work has been shown nationally and internationally.

Luma Jasim will create drawings and animations as key visuals for a feature-length documentary she has been developing for three years. Using Procreate and stop-motion with charcoal on paper, the work will enhance the film’s storytelling. The documentary explores her personal experiences before, during, and after the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, culminating in her journey as a refugee. She aims to create an evocative fusion of visual art and narrative.