SPEAKING, PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, & PRESS

 

After a violent tragedy, Mariam Paré slowly and painstakingly re-taught herself to paint by holding the brushes in her mouth. Now years later, Mariam continues to inspire people with her amazing artistic ability and message of perseverance.

 

Over the past 10 years, Mariam has shared her message with audiences all over the world through TV appearances, interviews, news segments, and in print publications. Through sharing her story and strategies for life, her wish is to unshackle people from those similar chains that have, at one point or another, previously held each of us down. Mariam wants to remind you to never give up seeking the unique vision you have inside of you.

 

In 2005 one of her most memorable events, she spoke in front of an audience of 10,000 in New Orleans for the MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) Annual International Convention. Mariam has provided inspirational and memorable speaking services for many other groups and companies such as The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois Spinal Cord Injury Group, the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists, Spinalpedia.com, and more.

 

As a nationally recognized creative talent, Mariam redefines the connotations surrounding the term “disabled artist.” Never wanting to be placated by platitudes from the beginning of her disabled life, she sought out to earn any compliments given to her by possessing authentic talent. Mariam strongly believes in breaking stereotypes, trying to change how society views people with disabilities. She participates in both peer and community disability advocacy, and gives thoughtful presentations on the topics surrounding arts, disability, creativity, and adaptation.

 

Growing from her love of painting and ability to advocate for change through her own actions, Mariam's demonstrative skills as a mouth painter have also become highly sought-after. Her on-stage painting demonstrations seamlessly become a visual metaphor to the core of her message, encouraging people toward superior levels of performance and inspiring ideas of innovation and creative thinking. Her list of venues include art galleries, expos, conferences, hospitals, rehabilitation institutes, schools, exhibition receptions, and fine art festivals. The responses received have been nothing short of incredible, with standing ovations to prove it. Often she leaves behind her prized artwork as a reminder of her passion for breakthrough thinking. Art is far more than a finished product; Art is a new way to view the world. 

 

Mariam is breaking through the system and not stopping until she creates a new and better life for herself and for others in her situation. Her mix of knowledge and real life experience teach people of all ages how to turn adversity into opportunity and to live the abundant life. Her story will touch the lives of those listening.

 

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PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS

 

IN - DAS Premium German Magazine Jan. 2016 issue Die Kunst hat mich gerettet

 

Women's Health Magazine Nov. 2015 issue - Paré Paints for Omorose Cosmetics

 

Refinery 29 Magazine 10/28/15 Get Real with Mariam Paré VIDEO

 

MSN 10/15/15 Gun Violence Victim Becomes Mouth Painter

 

The Today Show 9/28/15 interview & presented portrait of Hoda & Kathie Gifford

 

Kaleidoscope Magazine 8/2015 Issue 71 Still Me: An Artist's Story by Sandy Palmer

 

Omorose Cosmetics 6/10/15 Ad for Malaysian TV about my art for thei Gift Set

 

Growing Bolder Magazine Article vol.15 Feb. 2015: Brush with Celebrity.

 

Growing Bolder Radio interview by Marc Middleton, Dec. 2014: Artist Mariam Paré.

 

Reuters Oct. 2014 Piecre Brosnan Shares His Love of Art With Mouth Painter

 

Mirror UK Oct. 2014 Paralyzed Artist Paints Pierce Brosnan With Mouth.

 

Out of Step Radio interview October 29th, 2014 Rick Hammond

 

Aljazeera Plus video by Jackie Kostek Artist Painter Paralyzed.

 

Huffington Post 10/02/14 Artist Paralyzed Creates Exquisite Works By Mouth.

 

USA Today 10/01/14 Paralyzed Painter Creates Masterpieces

 

WXIA Interview Jaye Watson 9/28/14

 

FOX 32 News 9/1/14 UNBROKEN: Art After Injury Exhibition

 

MSN10/14/14 Artist Paints With Her Mouth

 

Commission for Pierce Brosnan August 2014 Delivered October 7th 2014

google for mutitude of media coverage.

 

WCIU the U - Uniquely Chicago TV- You and Me This Morning – TV interview morning show by Jeanne Sparrow & Melissa Forman 2014

LA Talk Radio – GREAT LIFE with Dr. Phil Dumbo, August 10, 2014

Re<>Dux Magazine - International Arts Magazine, Spotlight, Aug. 5, 2014

WLS Chicago - TV interview by Susan Carlman 2014

NBC 5 Chicago - TV interview by Anthony Ponce 2014

Chicago Tribune: front page Sunday paper, Artist Finds New Creative Path After Gunshot, by Ted Gregory, Jan. 26th 2014

CBS 2 Chicago - TV interview by Brad Edwards Artist Won’t Let Disability Stop Her From Painting, February 6, 2014

Katie Couric Show - Painting by mouth demo & interview, air date Oct. 17th 2013

Un-Cut Magazine Artist Reader: Mariam Pare’, June 2012 p. 18-23

Teterine Magazine: 2011 p. 14

MFPA Artist Calendar: Month of June 2011, p.7

NBC 5 Chicago - TV interview with Art Norman, Art Around Chicago: Chicago Artist Mariam Pare’ mouth painter 2005

CBS 2 Chicago - TV interview with Harry Porterfield, People You Should Know 2004

 

Atlanta Media Tour for MFPA 2013

WFXL- ALBANY, GA. FOX LIVE Interview

MOMS EVERYDAY Interview

GET CONNECTED JACKSON ATLANTA CABLE 

WJXT - JACKSONVILLE IND, LIVE  FROM SATELLITE

WTSP - TAMPA CBS LIVE TO TAPE Interview

ASK MOM RN NATIONAL NATIONAL Interview

FOX NEWS EDGE NATIONAL LIVE

IT'S YOUR HEALTH NATIONAL RADIO LIVE TO TAPE 

KJTV - LUBBOCK FOX LIVE   

WJZ - BALTIMORE CBS LIVE TO TAPE 

KTAB - ABILENE, TX CBS LIVE TV Interview VIA SATELLITE

DAYTIME NATIONAL NBC TV Interview via satellite

WTWO - TERRE HAUTE NBCLIVE TO TAPE 

KUSA - DENVER NBC LIVE 

WPVI - PHILADELPHIA ABC LIVE 

WTMJ - MILWAUKEE NBC LIVE IN STUDIO

WLS - CHICAGO ABC LIVE IN STUDIO