Amber Arifeen

Amber Arifeen is a  Pakistani-American writer, visual artist, and educator. Utilizing mediums such as painting, performance, sound, animation, film, and sculpture, Amber delves into themes of embodiment, power dynamics, and the lived experiences of the contemporary Muslim South Asian woman.

In Addition to an MA in Painting, Amber holds a BA in International Development Studies from U.C. Berkeley and an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from Lahore University of Management Sciences. Her academic background and diverse professional experiences have enriched her practice, allowing her to engage deeply with feminist critical thought, phenomenology, and post-colonial theories. Amber has worked extensively in the social development sector, working with women’s international organizations in Pakistan, focusing on reproductive health and abortion services including roles with Marie Stopes International and the United Nations Development Program.