Young Malaysian painter with Down syndrome aims to aid earthquake victims

The ‘Maryam Saves A Heart Charity Art Sale’ will see 80% proceeds from each artwork from artist Maryam (right) channelled to Mercy Malaysia's fund to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Photo: Sharifah Sarah

Young artist Maryam Khairul Anuar’s latest artworks are filled with flowers, vibrant splashes of colour and a whole lot of hope.

The 11-year-old prolific painter, who was born with Down syndrome, is showcasing these acrylic paintings in the "Maryam Saves A Heart Charity Art Sale" series, which aims to raise funds for earthquake victims and humanitarian efforts in Turkiye and Syria.