Hangama
Hangama came to Australia from Afghanistan as a refugee in August 2003. She completed her education in Australia and has since established herself as a well-regarded artist, writer and community advocate and leader.
Hangama' arts practice includes painting, drawing, photography and writing. It draws on her heritage, her homeland of Afghanistan and its culture and history. Hangama has exhibited in a variety of public venues in Canberra, other Australian cities and internationally. She works actively as a leader and advocate for migrant women and refugees, through her own projects and for organisations such as Woden Community Service, Tuggeranong Arts, Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services and the Multicultural Hub. In her community work Hangama uses the arts and creativity to inspire people and build their confidence, especially among women and girls. She espouses an aesthetic and philosophy of beauty, grace and community service.
Hangama's achievements have been recognised locally and internationally and she is currently participating in the IETM (International network for contemporary performing arts) Global Connectors for Contemporary Performing Arts program.