Shimanie: Wiggling through the fields of illustrative art and marketing

Having harboured a lifelong vision of succeeding as an artist, Aminath Shimanie Shareef set out to fulfil her goals early, by electing the art stream whilst pursuing secondary education. However, these dreams were kept alive by braving unrelenting forces throughout her artistic education - working through teachers who were never satisfied with her work.

Although Manie, as she is known to friends, began learning the ropes in Aminiya School - by the time she wrapped up her higher education, she had already carved her place as a skilled illustrator amongst the Maldivian artist communities.