Meet the Team | Painted Truth - Painted Truth

The hands behind the canvas.

Every story at Painted Truth is shaped by people who believe that art can create understanding.

Founding Team

The team that started Painted Truth and continues to steward the vision.

Ms. Arab

Founder & Executive Director

Ms. Arab is passionate about transforming real human experiences into meaningful works of art that inspire empathy, dialogue, and change. With a background in education, child protection, youth development, and community engagement, she is committed to creating spaces where unheard voices can be seen and felt. She is currently pursuing a BA in Development Studies at the American University of Afghanistan.

Ms. Diba

Diba Arab is a BA at Development Studies student at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) and an education professional with experience in English language instruction, youth development, and community-based programs. As Co-Founder of Painted Truth, Diba is passionate about creating a platform where Afghan women and girls can share their stories through art and amplifying their voices in meaningful and creative ways.

Our Artists

The painters who translate stories into canvas. Each piece on this site was made by one of them.

Ms. Marjan

"Art is not what you see, but what you
make others see."

Ms. Mahnaz

"A painting is not an image. It is an echo of the artist's soul."

Ms. Gisu

"Art is a way to heal the soul."

Ms. Fatima. H

"I don't just paint images, I paint stories, emotion, and trust that deserve to be remembered."

Ms. HFZ

"In every line and every shade there is a story waiting to be discovered. Art is not just what we see - it is what we feel."

Ms. Nabila Omar

The only time that i feel alive is when I am painting."

Ms. Muzhgan

"Where voices find silent, my art speaks, each stroke holding a thousand stories untold."

Ms. Zahra

Artist

"Art can change the world, so a few old minds are nothing."

Our Storytellers

The people who trusted us with their stories.

Ms. Nadia

Writer & Storyteller

"Some people speak their hearts aloud; I write mine between the lines."

Ms. Masooma

Writer & Storyteller

"If I waited for the perfection, I would never write a word."

Ms. Fatima

Writer & Storyteller

"Art can change the world, so a few old minds are nothing."

Ms. Madina

Writer & Storyteller

"Stories do not merely describe the world; they shape how we remember it."

Ms. Mohaddese

Writer & Storyteller

"What you see is what you look for."

Ms. Tajala

Writer & Storyteller

"Consistently is the key to success, small efforts, repeated everyday, create extraordinary results."

Mr. Hessam Mosavi

Writer & Storyteller

"I started reading when I was 4 - 5 beginning with picture books. now I want to do it again—turn people’s stories into something you can see, feel, and understand like a beautiful drawing."

Become an Artist

Create art inspired by real stories. Open to painters, illustrators, and visual artists who lead with empathy.

Become a Storyteller

Your story deserves to be heard. Share it on your own terms- anonymity is always welcome.

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