Saturday, October 13, 2012

Maahy: Artist - Maldives

    Maahy's portrait




Maahy: "Don’t just exist, live and feel alive instead"




BPP: Who are you? And who you really are? 

Maahy: My name is Maahy, and im 18 years old. Born and raised in Maldives, I’m an aspiring illustrator, a dreamer, a seeker of inspiration and someone who thoroughly enjoys every little thing life has to offer. Every day, I take some time to devour my mind with beautiful memories and it keeps me sane. I love the rain, flawed spirits, laughter, madness and intriguing strangers. I have no idea where I’m headed now, but I hope I go far.


"Dark Horse" - created by Maahi



BPP: If you could say something important to others who were listening, what would you tell them? 

Maahy: Be yourself, dream a little at night, then dream some more, get inspired everyday, never hold your tongue even if there is a crack in your voice, don’t just exist, live and feel alive instead.


"A breath of hair" - created by Maahy




 BPP: What is your true dream, the one that keeps you up at night and if one day it were to come true you would feel peace and calmness in your heart?

 Maahy: I like to wake up in the night and listen to the silence and the chilly wind. It makes me think, about life, myself and my ideal future. The true dream, I believe, is to just be happy, and to find my own spotlight in this world, no matter what I become, I want to be content with my past decisions, make my family proud, and to accept myself for who I am.


"Creauture of the night" - created by Maahi








BPP: How is life currently for the people in your country and what would you wish for them and for the planet at large?

Maahy:  I come from one of the most beautiful places in the world. However, the economy is under mass friction. Too much politics and politics is a nasty game they say. Too much individualism, difficulty of accepting each other as fragments of humanity, etc. However I believe, the country will soon find hope and progression in terms of freedom, acceptance and unity for its people.
  
"Fallen angel" - created by Maahi




"Owl family" - created by Maahy



BPP: If you had a chance to be a child again would you choose the same life? live the same life again? 

Maahy: No thanks. Life is short, and I would not mind experiencing it in a whole different perspective, as someone or something different. A bird maybe? It sounds strange but I always wanted to experience what it’s like to fly, that sense of freedom and endless journey.


"Tentacle bride" - created by Maahy




"Sisters" - created by Maahy



BPP: What was the exact moment that you realized what you wanted to do with your life? How did you feel at this very moment?

 Maahy: I had always been caught in this dilemma between choosing my profession as a doctor or an artist. Ever since I remember being able to scribble lines, I always had a fascination for art. I grew up in a society that had minimum encouragement and hope for artists. However, I have come to realize lately, that i am no one without my art, despite where I am, and it keeps me happy in this damned world. So whatever I end up doing in the future, I will always draw and will always be a free spirit.


"Hymn of the dragons" - created by Maahy



BPP: Would you like to tell us something we didn’t ask until now?

Maahy: I want to thank everyone who has acknowledged and appreciated my work and for being an amazing source of motivation, unconditional support and love. I love you all.




"Tale of the three brothers" - created by Maahy





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