Maryam Shaban is an Iranian artist whose practice spans painting, graphic design, photography, and stone sculpture. Trained in visual arts at the University of Arts, she focuses on marble and river stones, employing direct, subtractive carving and hand tools to produce figurative and abstract works. Her sculptures integrate raw natural textures with refined technique, reflecting transformative human emotions and the balance of strength and vulnerability. Shaban’s work conveys themes of healing, transcendence, and nature’s lasting presence, encouraging viewers to reconnect with their creative potential.