Mariom Manjury Nishe
About Me
I’m a visual artist and a graduate student of painting at the University of South Dakota. I work mostly with abstract and non-objective painting, using color, texture, and shaped surfaces to express feelings and movement. My art is about exploring materials and finding new ways to tell stories without using figures or objects.
I like to experiment — sometimes I mix painting with sculpture or add layers that create depth and rhythm. As a Painter, I enjoy discovering my own creative process. I believe art grows from curiosity, emotion, and connection with others.
Artist Statement
My work explores abstraction through layered surfaces, irregular shapes, and bold rhythms. Using materials such as foam board, wood, and cardboard, I create non-objective compositions that emphasize texture and depth, moving into sculptural and tactile forms.
I am inspired by Elizabeth Murray’s shaped paintings and Wassily Kandinsky’s expressive forms, while Eleanor Conover’s material driven methods have encouraged me to push further into experimentation of surface and material. In one recent work on an irregular wood panel combines curved layers of painted cardboard creation, producing a dynamic rhythm that balances playfulness with underlying tension. These approaches allow me to challenge conventional formats and invite viewers to experience abstraction as something both visual and physical.
My broader goal is to expand the possibilities of abstraction by transforming surface into structure and sculptural formats. Coming from Bangladesh and now working in the United States, my practice reflects cultural shifts, personal identity, and lived experience, creating a dialogue between past influences and future directions. Through this process, I aim to continually push the boundaries of abstraction while staying rooted in curiosity, material exploration, and discovery.
Let’s work together
Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear your ideas and create something meaningful together. Let’s bring your vision to life.




