Saiyare Refaei

(American)

Saiyare Refaei (they/she) is a Chinese Iranian artist based on the traditional lands of the Puyallup and Coast Salish peoples (Tacoma, Western Washington). Their art practice includes community murals, printmaking, drawings, and poetry. Refaei uses art as a means for community building, education, and healing. They are also a member of Justseeds Artist Cooperative, a trans-national and de-centralized network of artists committed to social, environmental, and political engagement.