Zarlasht Zia is an Afghan-Dutch artist based in Amsterdam, who navigates multiple disciplines, including illustration, graphic design, and painting. Her work is characterized by an exploration of themes such as nature, bicultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and technology. Central to her visual style is the interplay of emotion and color, which she blends into her portraits and scenes.



Latest work can be found on Instagram.

For commissions, collaborations or other enquiries, please get in touch.




Selected clients:

  • OneWorld
  • Rose Stories
  • Prospektor
  • Bits of Freedom
  • PAX voor Vrede
  • Greens in European Parliament
  • Collectief Hier.
  • Oorzaken Festival
  • Boekmanstichting
  • Milieudefensie
  • Greenpeace Nederland
  • DeGoedeZaak
  • Joya Mooi
  • City Park
  • Podium Mozaïek

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