Mia Rassam is an interdisciplinary artist interested in exploring figuration through the lens of feminist theory. Her current work analyzes the link between body autonomy, gender in the Catholic Church, and personal identity. Through symbols, text, and materials, she seeks to illuminate the oppressive forces embedded in religious and social institutions that shape her female experience. Through figuration, Rassam aims to address the persistent mistreatment of the female body, constructing metaphors that highlight the human capacity for resilience. She strives to honor the body as it exists in both the physical and ethereal realms. Blending realism and abstraction, she creates a visual language that articulates emotionally charged narratives within her compositions. Leveraging vulnerability and autobiographical elements, Rassam's work confronts her personal experiences with objectification and sexual violence while providing moments of levity and hope.

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Mia Rassam graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2024 with a B.A. in Art Studio and Communications. While at UC Davis, Rassam was Lead Director of The Basement Gallery, a student-run gallery within the Art Studio Department. She was awarded the Jeffrey Owyang Art Scholarship in 2024, a Citation for Outstanding Performance in 2024, and received the Undergraduate Studio Award in 2023 and 2024. She currently works in Davis, California.