Gallery / Portfolio
My Book
The Tale of the Watermelon Flag
The Tale of the Watermelon is a visual story exploring memory, migration, identity, and belonging. Told through photography, the book weaves together personal and collective narratives — quiet moments that hold deep meaning. The watermelon becomes a quiet witness — holding joy, loss, and resilience across generations.
About Me
Meet Mysha
Artist & Storyteller
I believe that art is not just what you see, but what you make others see. My name is Mysha Islam, and I am a visual artist, photographer, and writer currently living and working in Melbourne.
My Creative Journey
My relationship with the lens began simply, with a small digital camera gifted to me by my father. That early gift taught me a vital lesson that still guides my work today: the camera is the least important element of a photograph—it is the idea that truly matters. Whether I am capturing a minimal object or a vibrant landscape, I strive to perceive the world through a “childlike mind,” finding the extraordinary creativity in everyday objects that adults often overlook.
A Focus on Storytelling
As a second-generation Australian immigrant from Bangladesh, my work often explores universal narratives that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries. I am drawn to quiet moments that hold deep meaning—using simplicity and natural light to convey complex messages about life and belonging.
My projects are often born from my daily life as a mother and educator. During the 2020 lockdowns, I documented our private world in the series “Our Lockdown Days,” which was later featured in the Australian Muslim Artists exhibition. Whether I am teaching my children through creative food art in “Eating My Alphabets” or finding magic in household items for “10 Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,” I aim to bridge the gap between career, parenting, and my passion for art.
The Tale of the Watermelon
In 2025, I released my debut book, The Tale of the Watermelon Flag. This project is a visual story that weaves together themes of memory, identity, and resilience. Inspired by the real-life symbolism of the watermelon in Palestinian culture, the book invites readers to see the fruit as a quiet witness to hope and unity across generations.
Recognition & Philosophy
Over the years, I have been honored to have my work exhibited and published internationally, including features in National Geographic Your Shot, the MIT Women’s League in the USA, and The Business Standard.
My philosophy is simple: I use my lens to invite viewers to slow down, observe, and feel. I believe in the power of peaceful resistance and the ability of a single image to communicate a story that stays with you long after you’ve looked away.



















