Samreen Malik (b. 2004, Toronto) is an emerging artist based in the GTA. She works with various media, including digital and traditional drawing, as well as acrylic and watercolour painting. Her work explores themes of cultural identity, family, tradition, and memory as she navigates her place in the diaspora as a Canadian-born Pakistani. Samreen’s technique, practice, and overall art style draw significant inspiration from nostalgic pop culture and media, especially animated films and Japanese anime and manga, which she has enjoyed since childhood. Through her work, Samreen aims to challenge negative stereotypes surrounding her Muslim and Pakistani heritage, inspire others to appreciate their backgrounds and histories, and deepen her own understanding and appreciation of her identity and culture.Additionally, Samreen runs a small business as a freelance artist and illustrator, selling her artwork as merchandise such as prints and stickers at in-person events, as well as digital commissions.