Saba Akram, based in D.C., paints bold, colorful, and moody portraits using acrylics and digital mediums. Her work reflects a desire to represent South Asian culture and challenge Western beauty standards. Through diverse portraits, she celebrates individuality and acceptance while exploring her personal diasporic journey as an American-Pakistani artist. You can follow more of her art at instagram.com/saba_akram_art
Vivid Embrace
In this piece I am interpreting “heat” as the heat of emotions and passion when you are in love and fully trust someone.
Poppy Field
This piece is a more literal translation of “heat”, focusing on the intense, hot colors being used and the glow of the person’s skin.
Skeleton Flowers Press 