Maayan Ziv is a freelance photographer whose work focuses on black and white emotive portraiture, editorial fashion, and gritty street scenes. She studied Media at Ryerson University and her background in media communications, art and theatre influences her work. Born with Muscular Dystrophy, Maayan is a self-taught photographer who sits on a wheelchair and has a unique perspective that is reflected in her work.
Maayan is one of nine cast members in a new play by Judith Thompson, BORNE, produced by RARE Theatre Company in association with Soulpepper running in July 2014. Nine performers who use wheelchairs tell their own hilarious and heart-breaking stories in their own words, exploding the myths and preconceptions about living with a disability.
Her work has been featured on television, galleries and magazines, including “Kids Who Can” by PhotoSensitive in partnership with Easter Seals Ontario presented by Canon at the Brookfield Place – a photo and video exhibition showcasing children with disabilities who go to camp.
Her daily goal is to bring awareness to disabilities and the arts. Her work has been recognized with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
