Komeil Zarin is an artist who came to Malaysia as a refugee from Iran. His art draws both from the world around him as well as a more introspective view of life. His upcoming exhibition, called “Here Beyond”, gives us a glimpse into how Komeil relates to the world. We speak with Komeil and his collaborator Allie Hill, about his artmaking process, and the experiences that shaped him as an artist.

<p>Komeil Zarin is an artist who came to Malaysia as a refugee from Iran. His art draws both from the world around him as well as a more introspective view of life. His upcoming exhibition, called &ldquo;Here Beyond&rdquo;, gives us a glimpse into how Komeil relates to the world. We speak with Komeil and his collaborator Allie Hill, about his artmaking process, and the experiences that shaped him as an artist.</p>

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