ABOUT SAALIYAH

Saaliyah Sharif is a sophomore at Holy Family University, majoring in biology on a pre-PA track. She has been painting since elementary school, specializing in gouache and digital art. Her work explores the intricate and often overlooked details of the natural world, blending her passion for science and creativity. Her piece, Outdoors, won 1st place in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition and was displayed in the U.S. Capitol. You can find her on Instagram at @aer_isaa https://www.instagram.com/aer_isaa.